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

Some groups have pushed the council to prioritize a cleaner energy source for Naperville’s future while others have argued that leaving IMEA will cost rate payers in the long run. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

As engagement ring shoppers continue to prioritize self-expression over tradition, designers expect customization, alternative stones and gender-fluid aesthetics to gain even more traction. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Tech companies have been citing various reasons for layoffs including prioritizing investments in artificial intelligence. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

That may have been acceptable in the decades following the Cold War, but today's geopolitical environment is pushing both major and mid-sized military powers to prioritize advanced weapon systems that can be manufactured quickly, in large numbers, and at lower cost. — David Szondy june 26, New Atlas, 26 June 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