prioritize

American  

[prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈɒr- /

especially British, prioritise

verb (used with object)

prioritized, prioritizing

1. to arrange or do in order of priority.

   learning to prioritize our assignments.

2. to give a high priority to.

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verb (used without object)

prioritized, prioritizing

1. to organize or deal with something according to its priority.

prioritize British  

/ praɪˈɒrɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. to arrange (items to be attended to) in order of their relative importance

2. to give priority to or establish as a priority

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Spelling

See -ize.

Other Word Forms

• prioritization noun
• reprioritization noun
• reprioritize verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of prioritize

First recorded in 1965–70; priorit(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

The rocket company told investors it will prioritize going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carney argued his new automotive strategy would prioritize "results and solutions."

From Barron's

In simple terms, people appear to prioritize foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits and vegetables, even if that means eating fewer energy-dense options.

From Science Daily

The moratorium’s proponents said it would give the city time to plan future development and prioritize residents’ health.

From Los Angeles Times

However, preschool curricula vary vastly across the U.S., with some prioritizing certain development areas, such as literacy.

From Los Angeles Times

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