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priority

/ˈpɪərɪtɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does priority mean?

noun

The state or condition of being more important than others; a thing that is considered to be more important than others. A person or thing that is given priority is treated as being more important than others.

Example

"The doctor gave priority to the patient who was in critical condition."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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