prioritize
verb
pri·or·i·tize
prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz 
-ˈär-;
ˈprī-ə-rə-
prioritized; prioritizing
: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of priority
Examples of prioritize in a Sentence
It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize.
The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meeting.
Recent Examples on the Web
On paper, South Africa’s legal system prioritizes rehabilitating prisoners.
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John Eligon, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
With the last day of instruction Friday and finals starting after that, the campus is prioritizing the academic interests of students, said Dan Mogulof, assistant vice chancellor for executive communications.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
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John Eligon, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
With the last day of instruction Friday and finals starting after that, the campus is prioritizing the academic interests of students, said Dan Mogulof, assistant vice chancellor for executive communications.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prioritize
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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