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

At the top of the list is a back-to-reality mindset; designers are prioritizing relatability and wearability over fantasy and character dressing. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

The Texas program prioritizes low-income students and those with disabilities, but its income limits this year go up to $165,000 for a family of four, opening the door to middle-income families. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Frustrations came to a head beginning in the second half of 2022 when activist investors, including Jeff Smith's Starboard Value, began pushing Salesforce to reconsider its spending habits, improve profitability and prioritize shareholder returns. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Consisting of just three hilltop villas, the property debuted from renovations and a name reset in April 2026, and prioritizes seclusion and comfort. — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 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