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prioritization

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

noun

  1. the act or result of prioritizing.


Example Sentences

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Garbage in, garbage out remains the eternal problem calling for intelligent human prioritization of computing tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The prioritization of queer joy and queer pleasure are foundational to the show, which is present even during emotional highs and lows, and that’s intentional.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

It provides an unprecedented basis for ecological modeling, conservation prioritization, and cross-regional research on vulnerable island ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025

“We can do that with bus lanes, signal prioritization, all-door boarding, and bus stop consolidation.”

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

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