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precedence

/ˈpresɪdəns/
pre · ce · dence ˈpres · ɪ · dəns
English Definition
n. the condition of being more important than something else
中文释义
优先,优先权
Significado en Español
precedencia, prioridad
한국어 뜻
우선권, 우선 순위
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quyền ưu tiên, sự ưu tiên
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Example Sentence

Safety takes precedence over speed.

安全比速度更优先。

Synonyms
priority primacy preeminence
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “precedence”:

  1. A delay
  2. B absence
  3. C priority
  4. D equality
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C — priority. “precedence” means n. the condition of being more important than something else

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In a real emergency, saving lives takes ______ over everything else.

  1. A precedence
  2. B silence
  3. C weakness
  4. D delay
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A — precedence. “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.

How do you use “precedence” in a sentence?

Safety takes precedence over speed. (安全比速度更优先。)

What are synonyms for “precedence”?

priority, primacy, preeminence — all close in meaning to precedence (n. the condition of being more important than something else).

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.

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