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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Overall, the system aims to prioritize safety, enable worker collaboration, and maintain regulatory compliance without limiting work areas.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Instead, most prioritize work‑life balance, personal fulfillment, and learning.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Culture shapes how designers prioritize function, safety, and belonging.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek has publicly described the move as an effort to prioritize family life.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Instead, most prioritize work‑life balance, personal fulfillment, and learning.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Culture shapes how designers prioritize function, safety, and belonging.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek has publicly described the move as an effort to prioritize family life.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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 12 Feb. 2026.
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