Priority and Preference

Priority

Priority noun - The right to one's attention before other things considered less important.
Usage example: the committee has decided to give your request priority, so you'll have a meeting early tomorrow morning
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Synonyms for Priority

Preference is a synonym for priority in precedence topic. In some cases you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Priority", when it comes to topics like first concern. popular alternative

Preference

Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.

Priority is a synonym for preference in favorable treatment topic. You can use "Priority" instead a noun "Preference". popular alternative

How words are described

high high priority high preference
special special priority special preference
current current priority current preference
heavy heavy priority heavy preference
Other adjectives: strong, real, big, increased, huge, slight, personal, immediate.
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