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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The redesign has prioritized hurricane-resilient research facilities and greenhouses, and smart stormwater management.
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Based in Calgary, where extreme weather demands durable, energy-efficient solutions, the construction company prioritizes high-performance construction materials designed to reduce energy use and long-term environmental impact.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The commission prioritizes maintaining low-cost access to the coast, as David Garrick of The San Diego Union-Tribune has noted.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Because foam had struck shuttles on previous flights without killing anyone, NASA had not prioritized finding an answer to the recurring problem.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Based in Calgary, where extreme weather demands durable, energy-efficient solutions, the construction company prioritizes high-performance construction materials designed to reduce energy use and long-term environmental impact.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The commission prioritizes maintaining low-cost access to the coast, as David Garrick of The San Diego Union-Tribune has noted.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Because foam had struck shuttles on previous flights without killing anyone, NASA had not prioritized finding an answer to the recurring problem.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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