priority

Definition

  • noun: something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'prior'
  • used of taxa
  • synonyms: antecedence, precedence, preëminence

Examples

  • These problems are important and should be 'given priority' (over others). [=they should be dealt with first]

  • Health concerns should 'have priority' over comfort. [=health concerns are more important than comfort]

  • I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to 'take priority'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) them in both south and east. If we hold these positions, we will be at our strongest. And where there is times as many. Our priority must be to stop the gate from opening. Fail there, and it's just a matter of time before they beat us with sheer numbers. (..)
    2016 Warcraft