priority
111priority — /praɪˈɒrəti / (say pruy oruhtee) noun (plural priorities) 1. the state of being earlier in time, or of preceding something else. 2. precedence in order, rank, etc. 3. the having of certain rights before another. 4. Computers the position in rank… …
112priority — The attribute or quality of that which is earlier or previous in point of time. Precedence. Of lien:–a superiority of security over other liens either in point of time or as declared by law from considerations of public policy. Of claim:–the… …
113priority — n. (pl. ies) 1 the fact or condition of being earlier or antecedent. 2 precedence in rank etc. 3 an interest having prior claim to consideration. Derivatives: prioritize v.tr. (also ise). prioritization n. Etymology: ME f. OF prioriteacute f. med …
114priority message — A category of precedence reserved for messages that require expeditious action by the addressee(s) and/or furnish essential information for the conduct of operations in progress when routine precedence will not suffice. See also precedence …
115priority national intelligence objectives — A guide for the coordination of intelligence collection and production in response to requirements relating to the formulation and execution of national security policy. They are compiled annually by the Washington Intelligence Community and flow …
116priority system for mission requests for tactical reconnaissance — The results of these requests are of a routine nature. These results will be fulfilled when the reconnaissance effort permits. See also precedence …
117priority mail — (in the U.S. Postal Service) mail consisting of merchandise weighing more than 12 ounces sent at first class rates. * * * …
118priority date — See patent …
119priority percentage — prior charge The proportion of any profit that must be paid to holders of fixed interest capital (preference shares and loan stock; see debenture) before arriving at the sums to be distributed to holders of ordinary shares These percentages help… …
120priority sequencing — See sequencing …
