priority
[ prahy-awr-i-tee, -or- ]
/ praɪˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr- /
noun, plural pri·or·i·ties for 2–4.
the state or quality of being earlier in time, occurrence, etc.
the right to precede others in order, rank, privilege, etc.; precedence.
the right to take precedence in obtaining certain supplies, services, facilities, etc., especially during a shortage.
something given special attention.
adjective
highest or higher in importance, rank, privilege, etc.: a priority task.
Origin of priority
OTHER WORDS FROM priority
non·pri·or·i·ty, adjectiveWords nearby priority
prior probability,
prior restraint,
priorate,
prioress,
prioritize,
priority,
priority mail,
priory,
pripet,
pripet marshes,
prisage
Example sentences from the Web for priority
British Dictionary definitions for priority
priority
/ (praɪˈɒrɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the condition of being prior; antecedence; precedence
the right of precedence over others
something given specified attention
my first priority