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

He noted that one reason for the departure of researchers could be a shift in Alibaba’s approach to prioritize commercial incentives over the company’s open-source reputation.

From Barron's

Analysis from Washington-based Beacon Policy Advisors echoes this, suggesting the coming summit will prioritize stability over breakthroughs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, chip manufacturers would be prioritized even if there is a helium shortage because semiconductor foundries are likely to be among the least price sensitive major use cases, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The order, which relied upon the Cold War-era Defense Production Act, directed Sable to prioritize and allocate pipeline-transportation services to pump oil through the system.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this month, OpenAI announced it would delay the launch of adult mode, previously slated for the first quarter, saying it was prioritizing other products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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