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CEFR C1 — Advanced

Triage

Definition

(formal) The process of sorting people, especially patients or casualties, according to the severity of their injuries or illnesses, in order to prioritize medical treatment or assistance.

Example Sentences

1The emergency responders had to perform triage quickly to prioritize the most critically injured patients for immediate medical attention.
2In the aftermath of the natural disaster, the medical team was tasked with triage to allocate limited resources effectively.
3The nurse was responsible for triage in the emergency department, ensuring that the most urgent cases were seen first.
4Triage is a critical component of disaster response, as it enables responders to allocate resources efficiently and save as many lives as possible.
5The concept of triage has been applied in various fields beyond medicine, including business and finance, to prioritize resources and maximize efficiency.

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