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

She questioned when the state justice system would prioritize vulnerable victims over “the monsters who harm them.”

From Los Angeles Times

The company already sells the therapy in Japan, and will use its experience there to seek approvals in other countries, including the U.S., where the FDA is prioritizing real-world data, Maeda said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new guidelines specifically suggest red meat among recommended protein sources for Americans, and that people prioritize protein at every meal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The couple said they’ve been proactive in prioritizing the mental well-being and happiness of their children since losing their Altadena home.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s important for early-career employees to prioritize building good saving habits as opposed to trying to maximize their returns right away, said Mike Casey, president of American Executive Advisors in the Washington, D.C., area.

From MarketWatch

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