triage
Translation
triage, sorting, prioritization
Examples
The nurses performed triage in the emergency room.
The nurses performed triage in the emergency room.
Grammar Patterns
the triage of ((sth.)) The triage of patients is crucial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sorting, assessment, prioritization
Etymology
From French 'trier' (to sort). The prefix 'tri-' suggests three, as in sorting into three categories.
Memory Tips
Think of a TRIangle with 3 points representing 3 levels of urgency for patients.