prioritize
verb (used with object)
to arrange or do in order of priority.
prioritise
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a variation of
prioritize.
Example Sentences
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"Robust arrangements are in place to maintain safe services, prioritise patients according to clinical need and to continue delivering high-quality oncology care for the people of north Wales," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
While there are no specific regulations on data centres, they have to comply with existing building and environmental laws, and prioritise "the self-provision of electricity and water," digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Security Minister Dan Jarvis MP said the advice will ensure emergency services can prioritise people who need more support during crises, and hopes it will "improve our resilience as a nation".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Our burned-area estimates are conservative for two reasons. First, we exclude individual burn scars smaller than 6.25 hectares... Second, we prioritise avoiding false detections," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
However, Project Gutenberg aims to benefit the widest possible audience and therefore prioritise the digitisation of popular literature and reference materials rather than extremely specialised works.
From ERPANET Case Study: Project Gutenberg by ERPANET
