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

As a result, they had to quickly prioritize which areas they could visit and offer their services and contraceptives, leaving many women without access to their services throughout the year.

From Salon

He emphasizes the need for forest management strategies that actively support these species and prioritize ecosystem restoration.

From Science Daily

How are you prioritizing your focus and resources?

From Salon

The rocket company told investors it will prioritize going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carney argued his new automotive strategy would prioritize "results and solutions."

From Barron's

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