Priority

/pɹa‍ɪˈɒɹɪti/

/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/

Priority

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

synonyms : precedence

something that is given or regarded as more important than others

a special status or privilege that gives someone or something the right to be dealt with before others

Examples

1. Buses take priority over other vehicles on the road.

2. Students with disabilities have priority access to the lift.

3. Priority is given to traffic already on the roundabout.

4. The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system.