Main Entry: pri·or·i·tize

Pronunciation: \prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz, -ˈär-; ˈprī-ə-rə-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pri·or·i·tized; pri·or·i·tiz·ing

Date: 1961

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

usage see -ize

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