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

For today’s boys, living in a society that prioritizes categorizing everything into a gender binary only emphasizes pressure on boys to not be perceived as feminine in any way. —Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025

Hillary Clinton advocated in her presidential campaign for a multi-pronged solution to nudge executives to prioritize long-term growth and job stability over short-term profits. —Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025

First, the Hawks prioritize the individuality of all their employees. —Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 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