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urgency

noun ur·gen·cy \ˈər-jən(t)-sē\

plural ur·gen·cies

Definition of URGENCY

: the quality or state of being urgent : insistence

: a force or impulse that impels or constrains : urge

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URGENCY Defined for Kids

noun ur·gen·cy \ˈər-jən-sē\

: the quality or state of requiring immediate action or attention <“Let's get out of here!” he said with a sense of urgency.>

Medical Dictionary

noun ur·gen·cy \ˈər-jən-sē\

plural ur·gen·cies

: a sudden compelling need to urinate or defecate

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