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prioritization

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[prahy-awr-i-tahyz-ay-shuhn, -tuhz-] / praɪˌɔr ɪ taɪzˈeɪ ʃən, -təz- /

noun

  1. the act or result of prioritizing.


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.

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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

This was his way of introducing concepts like scarcity and prioritization.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

In 2025, Workday slashed roughly 1,750 jobs, or 8.5% of its global workforce, citing a prioritization of investments in artificial intelligence and platform development.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2026

Based on this prioritization and mapping of terrorist organizations, we will determine where to position forces and collection assets to identify terrorist ground, air, maritime, and cyber activities.

From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism February 2003 by United States. Executive Office of the President

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