Word
priorities
Phoneticspri·or·i·ties, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹaɪˈɔɹətiz/
UK/pɹaɪˈɒɹɪtiz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the things that you think are most important and should be dealt with first.
n. the set of tasks, goals, or values that are ranked according to their relative importance.
Examples
“My main priorities are my health and my family.”
“The manager asked the team to list their top three priorities for the week to ensure the deadline is met.”
“Shifting political priorities often lead to the reallocation of funds from long-term infrastructure projects toward more immediate social welfare programs.”
Examples
simple
“My main priorities are my health and my family.”
contextual
“The manager asked the team to list their top three priorities for the week to ensure the deadline is met.”
complex
“Shifting political priorities often lead to the reallocation of funds from long-term infrastructure projects toward more immediate social welfare programs.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'set', 'order', or 'rearrange'.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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