priority
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIORITY
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[count]
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something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first
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Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president.
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Getting the work done on time is a priority for me.
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Exercising is not very high on her list of priorities. [=it's not among the things she thinks are important]
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priorities
[plural]
US
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the things that someone cares about and thinks are important
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He has terrible priorities. [=he doesn't care about the things that are truly important]
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You need to get your priorities straight and go back to school. [=you need to realize that going back to school is the most important thing for you to do]
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She decided to go to the party instead of studying? Where are her priorities?
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[noncount]
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the condition of being more important than something or someone else and therefore coming or being dealt with first
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These problems are important and should be given priority (over others). [=they should be dealt with first]
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I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.
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Health concerns should have priority over comfort. [=health concerns are more important than comfort]
