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

In part stemming from efforts to prioritize ethnic homogeneity during Japan’s rebuilding efforts after the end of World War II, the country’s leaders have generally maintained a no-immigration stance. —Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025

In short, there are many health reasons to prioritize fiber in your diet besides the pooping perks. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Nov. 2025

Its strategy aligns directly with Vision 2030, which prioritizes prevention and integration across the health system. —CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

The United Way of Tarrant County has prioritized training doulas as a way to improve maternal and infant health in Tarrant County. —Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prioritize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize