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UK//ˈtriː.ɑːʒ//US//triˈɑʒ//

Meaning of Triage

In simple words: To sort and prioritize things based on their importance.

Triage in a sentence

  • In the emergency room, doctors must quickly triage patients based on their injuries.
  • The team had to triage their tasks to meet the urgent deadline.
  • During disasters, medical professionals often need to triage victims.
  • We need to triage these issues to focus on the most pressing ones first.
  • Effective triage can save lives in critical situations.

How to use Triage

Common in medical contexts for prioritizing patient treatment. Can be used in organizational settings for task prioritization. Avoid informal situations.

Grammar pattern

triage + object

Memory hint

Think of 'triage' as 'try age' – deciding who gets attention based on their urgent needs.

Related words

Collocations with Triage

  • medical triage
  • triage process
  • triage system
  • urgent triage

Synonyms for Triage

Common mistakes with Triage

  • Confusing with 'trivia' or 'triage' when speaking.
  • Using 'triage' as a verb when referring to unimportant tasks.

Compare Triage with Sort, Assess, Classify

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Frequently asked questions about Triage

What does Triage mean?

To sort and prioritize things based on their importance.

What is the definition of Triage?

The process of sorting and prioritizing cases or tasks based on urgency or importance.

How do you use Triage in a sentence?

In the emergency room, doctors must quickly triage patients based on their injuries.

Can you give another example of Triage?

The team had to triage their tasks to meet the urgent deadline.

What are synonyms for Triage?

Common alternatives include prioritize, sort, assess, classify.

What words go with Triage?

It commonly pairs with medical triage, triage process, triage system, urgent triage.

What are common mistakes when using Triage?

Confusing with 'trivia' or 'triage' when speaking. Using 'triage' as a verb when referring to unimportant tasks.

How do you pronounce Triage?

US: //triˈɑʒ//, UK: //ˈtriː.ɑːʒ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Triage formal or informal?

"Triage" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Triage?

Common in medical contexts for prioritizing patient treatment. Can be used in organizational settings for task prioritization. Avoid informal situations.