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

And there is no certainty they will prioritize creating their own cybersecurity tools.

From Barron's

Some prioritize vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, while others rely more heavily on refined grains, processed foods, and animal-based fats.

From Science Daily

Other opponents of the Kirk-themed holidays have questioned why lawmakers are prioritizing the issue over more material issues that might have a bigger impact on their constituents’ lives.

From Salon

He has argued, “In this family, we prioritize being in fellowship.”

From Salon

“We as Americans have always prioritized ‘Go build something,’ make something of yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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