urgency

[ˈɜːdʒənsi]

urgency Definition

  • 1importance requiring swift action
  • 2a pressing necessity
  • 3the quality of being urgent

Using urgency: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "urgency" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The urgency of the situation required immediate attention.

  • Example

    There is an urgency to complete the project before the deadline.

  • Example

    The doctor emphasized the urgency of seeking medical attention.

  • Example

    The urgency of the matter cannot be overstated.

urgency Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with urgency

  • a feeling of importance and immediacy that motivates one to act quickly

    Example

    The team worked with a sense of urgency to meet the tight deadline.

  • an emergency department in a hospital

    Example

    The patient was rushed to the urgency room after suffering a heart attack.

  • the pressing need to take action at a particular time

    Example

    The urgency of the moment required the president to make a quick decision.

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Summary: urgency in Brief

The term 'urgency' [ˈɜːdʒənsi] refers to the importance or pressing necessity of a situation, often requiring swift action. It can be exemplified by phrases like 'sense of urgency' and 'urgency room.' 'Urgency' is formal language for 'rush' or 'hurry,' and emphasizes the need for immediate attention.

How do native speakers use this expression?