Pronunciation: /triːˈɑːʒ/
noun a process of sorting or categorizing patients in a medical setting based on the urgency of their need for care
A1 Doctors use triage to prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries.
A2 During a natural disaster, emergency responders use triage to quickly assess and treat victims.
B1 The hospital implemented a triage system to manage the influx of patients in the emergency room.
B2 The triage nurse quickly assessed the patient's condition and directed them to the appropriate department for treatment.
C1 The military uses a sophisticated triage system to efficiently allocate resources on the battlefield.
C2 The triage process involves categorizing patients into different levels of urgency to ensure that those in critical condition receive immediate attention.
formal The hospital uses a triage system to prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition.
informal The emergency room staff will triage patients as they come in to determine who needs to be seen first.
slang I heard the doctors are going to triage all the incoming cases before deciding who to treat first.
figurative In times of crisis, it's important to triage your tasks and focus on what needs immediate attention.
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