Our team at Agile in Nonprofits is likely to get into a deep discussion (and maybe even debate) about the use of the word priority versus priorities. The thing most likely to start the debate? If someone says that “all our priorities are equally important.”
Thankfully, we have a wonderful copy editor and Lead Writer as part of our larger DH Leonard Consulting team that loves to help analyze word choice and also dig in on the history of words.
We asked Christa to help us learn about the origins of the word priority and the use of priority (singular item) versus priorities (multiple items).
We are curious what your take is on priority versus priorities – numerically sequential priority list OR all equal importance list of priorities. Let us know your thoughts in the comments after you have a chance to read Christa’s post.
As grant writers, we strategize how to use powerful words. That skill is our superpower. We weave evocative, compelling narratives in an effort to move our audiences to action. Naturally, we find words and wording fascinating.
Recently, we learned that the word “priority” did not always have a plural form. What? Wow! Think about that fact for a moment and how it would change strategizing and grant writing significantly if it were true today.