precedence

/pri:'si:dəns/
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precedence

The judge gave precedence to the older case on the docket.

Definition

Noun 1. The condition of being considered more important than something else; priority in importance, order, or rank. - This meaning refers to the state of having superior status or being treated as more urgent or significant. 2. The act or right of preceding in time, order, or position. - This meaning refers to the fact or right of coming before something else in a sequence, such as in a ceremony or formal procedure.

Usage
  • Precedence is an uncountable noun.
  • It is often used with verbs like take, have, give, or establish.
  • It is commonly followed by the prepositions over or of.
Examples
  • Giving priority:
    • Safety must take precedence over all other concerns.
    • The manager gave precedence to the client's urgent request.
  • Order or rank:
    • In a formal dinner, the guest of honor is seated with precedence.
    • The general entered the room in order of precedence, followed by the colonels.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have/take precedence over": To be more important than and therefore dealt with before something else.
    • Environmental protection should have precedence over short-term economic gains.
  • "Order of precedence": A formal sequence of people according to their rank or status, especially in official ceremonies or government.
    • The ambassador was listed according to the diplomatic order of precedence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Precedent (n): An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. (Note: This is a different but related word).
    • The court's ruling set a legal precedent.
  • Precede (v): To come before something in time, order, or position.
    • Dinner will precede the main lecture.
  • Preceding (adj): Coming before something in time, order, or position.
    • Please review the preceding chapter.
Synonyms
  • Priority: The fact or condition of being regarded as more important.
  • Preeminence: The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
  • Seniority: The fact of being older or of higher rank than others.
Antonyms
  • Subordination: The state of being less important.
  • Inferiority: The condition of being lower in status or quality.
precedence

The judge gave precedence to the older case on the docket.

Noun
  1. the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
  2. preceding in time
  3. status established in order of importance or urgency
    • ...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals
    • national independence takes priority over class struggle

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