Priority | Mean of priority in English Dictionary

/praɪˈorəti/

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