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

About 6 in 10 voters said Trump prioritizes his own personal interests more than the country’s interests. — Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

If that's the case, prioritizing comfort, electronic assistance and easier low-speed maneuverability could make the Rally a more appealing all-rounder. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Acton, who led Ohio’s Covid-19 response, prioritized protecting the accessibility of Medicaid, forgiving medical debt, tackling surprise billing, and creating a new prescription drug plan to lower costs. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026

Adobe 's shares are likely to slide as the company starts prioritizing long-term strategic changes to its business over short-term growth, according to Citi. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prioritize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies