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

"Our tool provides a reliable molecular 'map' that helps prioritize new biological targets, speeding up cancer research," Oviedo-Madrid adds.

From Science Daily

The deal signed Saturday "was negotiated in connection with reforms the Nigerian government has made to prioritize protecting Christian populations from violence," the State Department spokeman said.

From Barron's

That means the NFL will have to make some new decisions about who to prioritize in postseason scheduling, perhaps looking with fresh eyes at clubs such as Seattle, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Jacksonville and others.

From Los Angeles Times

Advocates for this approach argue that excessive regulation increases premiums and that giving money directly to consumers rather than intermediaries allows families to prioritize their own healthcare needs.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are making progress in the areas we prioritized first and remain confident in the actions we’re taking to drive the long-term growth and profitability of our brands,” he added.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• compute
• register
• set up