precedence — the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpresɪdəns/
Example Sentences
- In the cafeteria, pizza always takes precedence over salad among students.
- The judge cited several legal precedences in his ruling.
- Emergency calls have precedence over regular customer service inquiries.
precedence
NOUN[/ˈpresɪdəns/]
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or position
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“In the cafeteria, pizza always takes precedence over salad among students.”
“The judge cited several legal precedences in his ruling.”
“Emergency calls have precedence over regular customer service inquiries.”
“At family dinner, Mom's stories take precedence over Dad's TV shows.”
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