Homonym: Precedence (Priority)
Precedence refers to the order in which events, actions, or items are prioritized or ranked. In various contexts, such as law, mathematics, or social situations, precedence determines which elements take priority over others. For example, in legal matters, certain laws may take precedence over others, influencing how cases are decided.
In mathematics, precedence is crucial for understanding the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction). This ensures that calculations are performed correctly and consistently, leading to accurate results.