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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Amid a backlog in visa processing in a number of World Cup countries, the White House also created the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (or FIFA Pass), a process to prioritize visa appointments for those with tickets to the World Cup.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sky prioritized two-way players, which fit the defensive-minded approach Diggins brings to the game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The memo also mentioned that NASA should prioritize integrated designs for mid-power FSP and NEP, using common elements (including reactor hardware and nuclear fuel) and mature, demonstrated technologies to the extent reasonable for both applications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The trend represents a new wave of travelers prioritizing experiences over traditional luxury purchases.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sky prioritized two-way players, which fit the defensive-minded approach Diggins brings to the game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The memo also mentioned that NASA should prioritize integrated designs for mid-power FSP and NEP, using common elements (including reactor hardware and nuclear fuel) and mature, demonstrated technologies to the extent reasonable for both applications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The trend represents a new wave of travelers prioritizing experiences over traditional luxury purchases.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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