prioritization
Americannoun
Explanation
Prioritization is all about arranging tasks from most to least important. It's setting your priorities straight, like making sure you do your homework before playing video games...right? Prioritization is a skill that helps everyone from students to CEOs manage their time effectively, making sure the important stuff doesn’t get forgotten. Practicing prioritization is like being the boss of your to-do list, deciding which tasks are the most urgent and putting them at the top of the list. When you decide to study for your big test tomorrow instead of watching TV, that's prioritization.
Example Sentences
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The company’s return of around 90% of its free cash flow through dividends and buybacks and prioritization of shareholders is also a positive, in his view.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
In addition, Caldwell said he added 9,000 new touch screens in the kitchens, designed to simplify order prioritization for cooks and added new tabletop payment devices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Besides, some Platner voters may have had a change of heart since the primary and would like their sudden prioritization of boringness to be reflected in their next candidate.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Garbage in, garbage out remains the eternal problem calling for intelligent human prioritization of computing tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
Interdiction, whether against terrorist material support or WMD, will be carefully coordinated to ensure prioritization of intelligence, proper allocation of resources, and, when necessary, swift, decisive action.
From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism February 2003 by United States. Executive Office of the President
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