priority level

Each thread has a priority level, which indicates to the scheduler where it should be placed in the pecking order for being run. An eligible un-blocked thread with a particular priority will always be run before an eligible thread with a lower priority.

In the Telecommunications Service Priority system, the level that may be assigned to an NS/EP telecommunications service, which level specifies the order in which provisioning or restoration of the service is to occur relative to other NS/EP or non-NS/EP telecommunication services. Note: Priority levels authorized are designated (highest to lowest) "E," "1," "2," "3," "4," and "5" for provisioning and "1," "2," "3," "4," and "5" for restoration. Synonym yypriority.