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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

precedence

/ˈprɪsɪdəns/ noun · British & US
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What does precedence mean?

noun

The order of importance or priority of something, or the right to be dealt with first. The state of being more important or having priority over something else.

Example

"The precedence of the emergency call was given priority over all other calls."

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