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单词 precedence
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precedence

UK /ˈpresɪdəns/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a more important position or status than something or someone else, or the right to a more important position or status

    Quarrels over precedence were inevitable.

    have/take precedence:

    Safety should take precedence over all other matters in the workplace.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for rank and status
    1. 1a
      the status or importance of someone or something compared to other people or things
      in order of precedence:

      They were received by the king in order of precedence.

      Synonyms and related words

      Importance

precedence

US /ˈpresɪdəns/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a more important position or status than something or someone else, or the right to a more important position or status

    Disputes over precedence were inevitable.

    have/take precedence:

    Safety should take precedence over all other matters in the workplace.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for rank and status
    1. 1a
      the status or importance of someone or something compared to other people or things
      in order of precedence:

      They were received by the king in order of precedence.

      Synonyms and related words

      Importance
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