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

Quiet luxury, by invitation Fortune previously reported affluent Gen Z and millennials were prioritizing experiences, wellness, and identity over traditional luxury possessions. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Over in the oil markets, concerns over supply disruptions slightly eased, after member states of the International Energy Agency agreed to help address rising fuel prices by prioritizing the release of diesel stocks. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Eco effort Energy saving technologies, state-of-the-art waste management systems, electric vehicles, and plastic reduction strategies are all here, and the property prioritizes local farmers and ingredients. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

These releases were often filled with field recordings and improvisations, prioritizing the glimpse into the artist’s mind over the rigors of craft. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 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