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

The task force also recommends developing alternative response models that prioritize mental health professionals over police in appropriate situations, along with requiring less-lethal tools, training and clear use-of-force policies. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Political leaders are calling for national Democratic support in Southern states to increase before the next presidential contest, and for 2028 hopefuls to prioritize black voter outreach. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026

Low-income parents across three states described going to considerable lengths to prioritize children’s nutrition, often at the expense of their own diets. — Priya Fielding-Singh, STAT, 11 Nov. 2026

But Shafer is not optimistic that the Legislature will prioritize making such changes. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 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