prioritize
verb (used with object)
to arrange or do in order of priority.
has prioritized
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present perfectof prioritize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Japan has prioritized artificial intelligence infrastructure in a 15-year strategic investment plan.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Newsom said in his veto message Wednesday that his administration has worked to address wrongs committed against tribes and has prioritized respectful “government-to-government dialogue.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Apple has prioritized accessibility features for decades, with features such as the gesture-based screen reader VoiceOver and eye-tracking navigation.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
“The President wants the United States to be treated fairly and he has prioritized using foreign policy to enhance domestic economic prosperity.”
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
The government has prioritized domestic food production and promoted herbal medicines since 1990 to compensate for lower imports.
From The 1993 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
