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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1729 COCA: 2112

priority

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
priority /praɪˈorəti/ noun
plural priorities
priority
/praɪˈorəti/
noun
plural priorities
Learner's definition of PRIORITY
[count] : something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first首要事项;优先考虑的事
priorities [plural] US : the things that someone cares about and thinks are important重要的事
[noncount] : the condition of being more important than something or someone else and therefore coming or being dealt with first优先;优先权
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1729 COCA: 2112

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

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.
Recent Examples on the Web Surveys from the Index Industry Association, a trade group for index providers, and others show investors are making ESG more of a priority while snapping up green bonds and investing in climate startups. Amrith Ramkumar, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Stacey Abrams, who is running against Kemp for governor in November’s elections, has made full Medicaid expansion a top priority. Ariel Hart, ajc, 19 Aug. 2022 Tressel said it’s of absolute priority on their list of preseason to-dos. Sara Tidwell, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2022 The campus has 16 kennels and several other structures that are being renovated prior to opening with priority given to immediate opening of five kennels, a Veterinary Healing Center and housing for staff. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 9 Aug. 2022 The first sign you may be suited for singlehood is if having kids is less of a priority for you. Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 This benefit proved to be even more of a priority for employees belonging to underrepresented demographics. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 July 2022 Ticket sales are set to start Aug. 10, with priority given to those who held tickets to the original show dates or had previously registered or been waitlisted for the Weekends With Adele verified fan presale on Ticketmaster. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Access will be limited with priority given to fans who held tickets for the original show dates or had previously registered and been waitlisted for the WEEKENDS WITH ADELE Verified Fan Presale. Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

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

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The first known use of priority was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1729 COCA: 2112
priority

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRIORITY | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEhigh, main, major, number-one, top優先考慮事項;非常重要的事;重中之重;應予以最優先考慮的事first, immediate, urgent當務之急Getting food, medicine and blankets to flood victims is the most urgent priority.為洪災地區提供食物、藥品和毯子是當務之急。low次要問題Material possessions have always been a low priority for Mike.對邁克來說,物質的追求一直都是次要的。budget, budgetary, legislative, spending, strategic預算/立法/消費/戰略優先考慮的問題Using the Internet is one of the company's top strategic priorities.使用因特網是該公司頂級的優先戰略之一。VERB + PRIORITYchoose, decide on, determine, establish, identify, set, sort out分出輕重緩急;決定什麼是當務之急;篩選出重點You need to sort out your priorities before making a decision about the future.對未來作出決定之前,你有必要分出主次。get, have, take有優先權When hospital funds are being allocated children take priority.分配醫院經費的時候優先考慮兒童。assign, give分配/給予優先權We assign a high priority to research and development.我們高度重視研究和開發。The bank seems to give priority to new customers.這家銀行似乎優先考慮新客戶。re-evaluate, reorder, rethink重新評估/重新排列/重新考慮輕重緩急To reduce stress you may have to rethink your priorities in life.要減輕壓力,你可能得重新考慮生活中的輕重緩急。PREPOSITIONpriority over優先於⋯Her family takes priority over her work.對她來說,家庭比工作重要。PHRASESa list of priorities按事情的輕重緩急列出的清單order of priority優先考慮的順序List the tasks in order of priority.把各項任務按重要程度依次列出來。place a high priority on sth, place a low priority on sth優先考慮⋯;不重視⋯We need to place a higher priority on family and social issues.我們需要優先考慮家庭和社會問題。

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