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priority

1 of 1noun
/ˈpraɪɔ.rə.ti/
Forms:priorities
1

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

  • Safety is always a top priority in our workplace.
  • She made her family her main priority after her promotion.
  • The firefighter’s first priority was to save the trapped residents.
  • Reducing costs has become a priority for the struggling business.
  • He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities.
2

something that is given or regarded as more important than others

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3

a special status or privilege that gives someone or something the right to be dealt with before others

  • Buses take priority over other vehicles on the road.
  • Priority is given to traffic already on the roundabout.
  • Students with disabilities have priority access to the lift.