What's the difference between "priority" and "precedence" and how to use them? How to distinguish them while expressing that something should be done first? I think generally saying "it takes/needs pr

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What's the difference between "priority" and "precedence" and how to use them? How to distinguish them while expressing that something should be done first? I think generally saying "it takes/needs precedence" or "it should be given priority" both works. I'm kind of confused.

3 июля 2016 г., 7:21

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"take priority (over sth)" and "take precedence (over sth)" are close synonyms. "precedence" is more formal and less common than "priority". There is a small difference in meaning: priority refers to importance, whereas precedence refers to sequence of time. Often, the difference is only one of emphasis. Other verbs like "give" and "have" can be used similarly.

3 июля 2016 г.

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