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a process of sorting or categorizing patients in a medical setting based on the urgency of their need for care
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The hospital uses a triage system to prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition.
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The emergency room staff will triage patients as they come in to determine who needs to be seen first.
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I heard the doctors are going to triage all the incoming cases before deciding who to treat first.
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In times of crisis, it's important to triage your tasks and focus on what needs immediate attention.