pri·or·i·ty 
/praɪˈorəti/ noun
plural pri·or·i·ties /praɪˈorəti/ noun 1 [count] : something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first
▪ Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president. ▪ Getting the work done on time is a priority for me. ▪ Exercising is not very high on her list of priorities. [=it's not among the things she thinks are important] 2 priorities [plural] US : the things that someone cares about and thinks are important
▪ He has terrible priorities. [=he doesn't care about the things that are truly important] ▪ 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] ▪ She decided to go to the party instead of studying? Where are her priorities? 3 [noncount] : the condition of being more important than something or someone else and therefore coming or being dealt with first
▪ These problems are important and should be given priority (over others). [=they should be dealt with first] ▪ I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority. ▪ Health concerns should have priority over comfort. [=health concerns are more important than comfort]
▪ Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president. ▪ Getting the work done on time is a priority for me. ▪ Exercising is not very high on her list of priorities. [=it's not among the things she thinks are important]
▪ He has terrible priorities. [=he doesn't care about the things that are truly important] ▪ 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] ▪ She decided to go to the party instead of studying? Where are her priorities?
▪ These problems are important and should be given priority (over others). [=they should be dealt with first] ▪ I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority. ▪ Health concerns should have priority over comfort. [=health concerns are more important than comfort]
