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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In the first year, founders need to prioritize using one tool to clarify their thinking and accelerate progress with greater confidence.
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Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
LinkedIn is betting that employers are increasingly prioritizing demonstrated AI skills over traditional résumés, and to that end, the platform has launched a new verification system to address this shift.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The Boise City Council vowed to stem growth in one of the city’s richest neighborhoods Tuesday, unanimously resolving to limit housing in the northern Foothills to prioritize open space, wildfire management and city services.
—Mark Dee
january 27, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
The robot’s form factor and motion systems are optimized for shared spaces, prioritizing smooth movement and low mechanical noise.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
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Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
LinkedIn is betting that employers are increasingly prioritizing demonstrated AI skills over traditional résumés, and to that end, the platform has launched a new verification system to address this shift.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The Boise City Council vowed to stem growth in one of the city’s richest neighborhoods Tuesday, unanimously resolving to limit housing in the northern Foothills to prioritize open space, wildfire management and city services.
—Mark Dee
january 27, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
The robot’s form factor and motion systems are optimized for shared spaces, prioritizing smooth movement and low mechanical noise.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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