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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fund helps cover things like payroll and lease payments and prioritizes restaurants that don’t have a digital footprint or access to fundraising support.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
As water utility companies try to keep their costs down, short-term emergency fixes are prioritized in order to resume service while investments to prevent more extreme future hazards get put on the back burner.
—Charlotte Slovin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Sharp Business Systems Sharp Business Systems is recognized for cultivating a positive work environment where teamwork and technical excellence are prioritized, and employees are encouraged to take initiative.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Where Netflix has a fraught relationship with theatrical releases — disrupting the traditional business and opting for years to prioritize streaming films for its subscribers — Ellison's production company, Skydance, has followed the tried-and-true theatrical playbook.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
As water utility companies try to keep their costs down, short-term emergency fixes are prioritized in order to resume service while investments to prevent more extreme future hazards get put on the back burner.
—Charlotte Slovin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Sharp Business Systems Sharp Business Systems is recognized for cultivating a positive work environment where teamwork and technical excellence are prioritized, and employees are encouraged to take initiative.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Where Netflix has a fraught relationship with theatrical releases — disrupting the traditional business and opting for years to prioritize streaming films for its subscribers — Ellison's production company, Skydance, has followed the tried-and-true theatrical playbook.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prioritize
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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