prioritize

pri·or·i·tize

verb
\prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz, -ˈär-; ˈprī-ə-rə-\

pri·or·i·tizedpri·or·i·tiz·ing

Definition of PRIORITIZE

transitive verb

: to list or rate (as projects or goals) in order of priority

See Usage Discussion at -ize

— pri·or·i·ti·za·tion \prī-ˌȯr-ə-tə-ˈzā-shən, -är-; ˌprī-ə-rə-\ noun

Examples of PRIORITIZE

1. It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
2. If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize.
3. The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meeting.

First Known Use of PRIORITIZE

1961

Rhymes with PRIORITIZE

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