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.
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Belle Isle park managers are seeking community input on what improvement projects to prioritize next at the city's island park on the Detroit River.
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
When in doubt, prioritize initiatives that tie directly to growth objectives.
—Yogesh Shah, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Finally, be sure to prioritize adequate rest and recovery.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.
—Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2025
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
When in doubt, prioritize initiatives that tie directly to growth objectives.
—Yogesh Shah, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Finally, be sure to prioritize adequate rest and recovery.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.
—Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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