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

Parents should prioritize plans that cover specialized therapies and services crucial to their child’s development. —Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024

Everlane From cost breakdowns to factory audits, Everlane prioritizes being open and honest with its customers. —Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024

The algorithms analyze user behavior to create personalized content feeds, which often prioritize posts that are likely to generate engagement, like likes or shares. —Zach Vallese, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2024

Much of that is likely intentional, as the film prioritizes the overwhelming evil that Páramo exudes over any specific plot point. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above