Question

principal
prn - ci - pal prin - suh - puh l
middle english, from latin principalis
adjective
1 first, highest in rank or importance
noun
1 the head of a school or organization
2 a sum of money
principle
prn - ci - ple prin - suh - puh l
middle english, alteration of middle french, from latin principium
noun
1 a rule of action or conduct
2 a fundamental law or truth
the principal objective of our booster club is to raise money for new marching band uniforms.
which definition best helps readers find the correct meaning of principal in the sentence?
first, highest in rank or importance
the head of a school or organization
a sum of money

Explanation:

In the sentence "The principal objective of our booster club is to raise money for new marching - band uniforms", "principal" is an adjective. It means first, highest in rank or importance, which describes the objective.

Answer:

first, highest in rank or importance