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

“We prioritize moving toward balanced and respectful international relations between the United States and Venezuela,” Rodríguez said, “premised on sovereign equality and noninterference.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Someone aiming to eat more sustainably may prioritize plant-based meals.

From Science Daily

"We should recognize under-diagnosis explicitly in obesity pathways, prioritize our patients at the highest clinical need, and scale culturally adapted wrap-around support so access is based on need, not means or location."

From Science Daily

“He’s always backed the idea that we must prioritize our long-term mission over immediate security,” Kim said.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Beijing is unlikely to unleash stimulus, recent comments from officials suggest the government has grown more serious about prioritizing a revival in domestic demand alongside a continued push for technological self-reliance.

From Barron's

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