"Precede" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Come before something in time or order
A cautionary measure taken to prevent something from happening or to minimize its impact.<br><br>Example: "Taking precautions when handling chemicals is crucial to avoid accidents."
Taking precautions in advance to prevent a problem or minimize the risk of a potential harm or danger.
Cautious and careful in order to avoid harm, danger, or difficulty.<br><br>Example: "She was a very precautious driver, always checking her mirrors and the road ahead."
To bow or curve one's head or neck, typically in a show of respect or submission.<br><br>Example: The prince bowed slightly to the queen.<br><br>Synonyms: bow, curtsy, incline, stoop<br><br>Antonyms: straighten, stand up, rise
Precedence refers to the order of priority or importance given to different things, such as events, activities, or rules, in a situation or program. It can also refer to the priority given to one thing over others in a hierarchical or sequential manner.<br><br>For example:<br><br> In mathematics, precedence refers to the order in which operations are performed in an expression, such as multiplication and division having higher precedence than addition and subtraction.<br> In law, precedence can refer to an earlier court decision or case used as a basis for a similar case.<br> In programming, precedence refers to the order in which statements are executed in a computer program.<br><br>The word "precedence" can also be used as an adjective, for example:<br><br> Time took precedence over money in her decision-making process.<br> Her decision had precedence over all other issues.<br><br>The term is often used in formal or official contexts, but it can also be used in everyday language to convey a sense of priority or importance.
"Precedences" refers to the order of operations that are to be performed when there are multiple operations in an expression. In other words, it specifies which operations should be performed first, second, third, and so on.<br><br>For example, in the expression 2 + 3 × 4, the precedence rules dictate that the × operation is performed first, resulting in 3 × 4 12, and then the + operation is performed, resulting in 2 + 12 14.<br><br>Precedences are typically determined by the following rules:<br><br> Parentheses: operations inside parentheses are evaluated first<br> Exponents: exponents are evaluated before multiplication and division<br> Multiplication and division: these operations are evaluated from left to right<br> Addition and subtraction: these operations are evaluated from left to right<br><br>By following these rules, mathematicians and programmers can ensure that expressions are evaluated correctly, even when multiple operations are involved.
Used to describe a legal case or decision that serves as a precedent or guide for future cases with similar circumstances.<br><br>Example: "The Supreme Court's decision was considered a landmark, setting a nation-wide precendential ruling on the issue."