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 message was unmistakable: Bezos would prioritize his business interests over journalistic integrity.

From Salon

It is prioritizing collaboration and long-term purchase agreements.

From Barron's

Startups that some people are calling “neolabs,” which prioritize long-term research and AI development over immediate profits, are attracting significant venture capital.

From The Wall Street Journal

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to prioritize the nutrient at every meal and consume 1.2 to 1.6 grams of it daily for every kilogram of body weight, up from a prior recommendation of 0.8 grams.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the Rams keep the picks, they could prioritize drafting a cornerback and offensive lineman.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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