precedence
/ˈpresɪdəns/
pre · ce · dence
ˈpres · ɪ · dəns
English Definition
n. the condition of being more important than something else
Significado en Español
precedencia, prioridad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quyền ưu tiên, sự ưu tiên
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “precedence”:
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A
delay
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B
absence
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C
priority
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D
equality
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C — priority.
“precedence” means n. the condition of being more important than something else
Common questions about “precedence”
What does “precedence” mean?
precedence — n. the condition of being more important than something else. In Chinese: 优先，优先权.
How do you pronounce “precedence”?
precedence is pronounced /ˈpresɪdəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pre · ce · dence.
Is “precedence” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. precedence appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
