priority

/ˈprɪɔrɪtɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

the fact or condition of being more important than others

“Her health was a priority for her family.”

2. noun

something that is given preference or importance

“Traveling was a priority for her this year.”

3. verb

to give something a higher importance or priority

“She prioritized her work and finished it on time.”

4. verb

to decide what is the most important thing to do or deal with

“The manager had to prioritize the tasks for the team.”

Synonyms

  • chief concern
  • main concern
  • main goal
  • main objective

Antonyms

  • inconsequence
  • irrelevance
  • unimportance