prioritization
Americannoun
Explanation
Prioritization is all about arranging tasks from most to least important. It's setting your priorities straight, like making sure you do your homework before playing video games...right? Prioritization is a skill that helps everyone from students to CEOs manage their time effectively, making sure the important stuff doesn’t get forgotten. Practicing prioritization is like being the boss of your to-do list, deciding which tasks are the most urgent and putting them at the top of the list. When you decide to study for your big test tomorrow instead of watching TV, that's prioritization.
Example Sentences
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The Kennedy Center said in a statement to AFP that the board's decision "reflects sound judgment and a clear prioritization of safety above all else."
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Recovery in F-Series production and a “continued” prioritization of higher-margin vehicles, as well as potential future customer announcements related to the energy business, are likely to support that upside view.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Besides, some Platner voters may have had a change of heart since the primary and would like their sudden prioritization of boringness to be reflected in their next candidate.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Details are not clear around player housing, league prioritization and core designation salaries after they became touch points of negotiations during the past eight months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
Interdiction, whether against terrorist material support or WMD, will be carefully coordinated to ensure prioritization of intelligence, proper allocation of resources, and, when necessary, swift, decisive action.
From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism February 2003 by United States. Executive Office of the President
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