prioritize

verb

pri·​or·​i·​tize prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz 

-ˈär-;

ˈprī-ə-rə-

prioritized; prioritizing

transitive verb

: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of priority

prioritization

prī-ˌȯr-ə-tə-ˈzā-shən 

-är-;

ˌprī-ə-rə-

noun

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

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits. —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

Also prioritized was creating an appropriate backdrop for the couple’s always-in-rotation collection of contemporary art. —Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025

With several projects in development, the company initially focuses on siding, decking, and fencing applications, and currently prioritizes regions like California that have been heavily affected by wildfires. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025

Utilities and tech companies must prioritize education and outreach to demonstrate the benefits of their services. —Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prioritize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize