Looking for the meaning of the word URGENCY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of URGENCY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Urgency
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːdʒ(ə)nsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
importance requiring swift action
Short Definition:importance requiring swift action
Examples:- the discovery of the ozone hole gave urgency to the issue of CFCs
- these are the grave urgencies facing us
Definition:
an earnest and persistent quality; insistence
Short Definition:earnest and persistent quality
Examples:- Emilia heard the urgency in his voice
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