precedence
/pri:'si:dəns/
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.
Noun
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the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
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preceding in time
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status established in order of importance or urgency
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...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals
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national independence takes priority over class struggle
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