prior

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹaɪɚ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.

2 Definition

A chief magistrate in Italy.

3 Definition

(law enforcement) A previous arrest or criminal conviction on someone's record.

4 Definition

In Bayesian inference, a prior probability distribution, one based on information or belief before additional data is collected.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Advance; previous; coming before.

Example Sentences
  • I had no prior knowledge you were coming.
2 Definition

Former, previous.

Example Sentences
  • His prior residence was smaller than his current one.
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Previously.

Synonyms
ago hitherto
Example Sentences
  • The doctor had known three months prior.