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

Companies can help create a culture that prioritizes and values employee well-being and enables a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking help when needed, even if that’s in the middle of summer. —Smriti Joshi, Fortune, 22 July 2024

The Intuit Dome roof specifically was designed and engineered for the Halo Board, optimizing sight lines from all seats and prioritizing the viewing experience of upper-bowl seating. —Marissa Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2024

In their first year, Ho restructured the Chronicle’s annual Top 100 Restaurants List and published a new listicle methodology, which centered diversity, affordability and prioritized neighborhood restaurants over fine dining tasting menus. —Leo Kirts, Them, 19 July 2024

To maximize these benefits, retailers must prioritize advanced logistics and real-time inventory management to accelerate speed-to-market, enhance performance with higher-quality product data and boost scalability and flexibility. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 18 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above