prioritize
verb
pri·or·i·tize
prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz 
-ˈär-;
ˈprī-ə-rə-
prioritized; prioritizing
: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of priority
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.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Why Spatial Intelligence Matters To Investors AI investments have prioritized large language models, often overlooking the critical spatial dimension required for real-world applications.
—Alexandre De Vigan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prioritize
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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