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Definition of urgency noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

urgency

noun
 
/ˈɜːdʒənsi/
 
/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. the quality of needing to be dealt with or happen immediately
    • This is a matter of some urgency.
    • The attack added a new urgency to the peace talks.
  2. the feeling or belief that something needs to be dealt with immediately
    • There was a note of urgency in his voice.
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