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urgency

/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does urgency mean?

noun

A pressing need or sense of importance; a situation that requires immediate action. A state of being urgent.

Example

"The fire alarm sounded with a sense of urgency, prompting everyone to evacuate the building quickly."

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

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