urgency
/ˈɝdʒʌnsi/
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Definitions
Noun
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
Noun
pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need"
Noun
an urgent situation calling for prompt action; "I''ll be there, barring any urgencies"; "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs"
Noun
insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
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