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单词 priorities
释义

priority

noun

pri·​or·​i·​ty prī-ˈȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce priority (audio)
-ˈär-
plural priorities
1
a(1)
: the quality or state of being prior
(2)
: precedence in date or position of publication
used of taxa
b(1)
: superiority in rank, position, or privilege
(2)
: legal precedence in exercise of rights over the same subject matter
2
: a preferential rating
especially : one that allocates rights to goods and services usually in limited supply
that project has top priority
3
: something given or meriting attention before competing alternatives

Synonyms

  • precedence
  • right-of-way
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Example Sentences

Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president. Getting the work done on time is a priority for me. She decided to go to the party instead of studying? Where are her priorities? I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Kids Definition

priority

noun

pri·​or·​i·​ty prī-ˈȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce priority (audio)
plural priorities
: a condition of being more important than other things

Legal Definition

priority 1 of 2

noun

pri·​or·​i·​ty prī-ˈȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce priority (audio)
plural priorities
: precedence in exercise of rights in the same subject matter
secured interests have priority over unsecured ones

priority

2 of 2

adjective

1
: having precedence over another in the exercise of rights in the same subject matter
a priority creditor
a priority claim
2
: of or relating to priority
a priority contest

priorities

noun

plural of priority
as in precedences
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important the committee has decided to give your request priority, so you'll have a meeting early tomorrow morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • precedences
  • preferences
  • urgencies
  • right-of-ways
  • primacies
  • rights-of-way
  • supremacies
  • transcendences
  • preeminences
  • transcendencies
  • orders
  • ascendancies
  • sequences
  • ascendencies
  • successions
  • progressions
  • front burners

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • back burners
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