prioritize
verb
pri·or·i·tize
prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz 
-ˈär-;
ˈprī-ə-rə-
prioritized; prioritizing
: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of priority
Examples of prioritize in a Sentence
It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family.
If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize.
The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meeting.
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Hundreds of artists in our alpha [testing program] have shaped Sora’s development, helping prioritize new features and safeguards.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing said the policy changes will take effect on Dec. 10 and are an effort to improve a system that does not prioritize families with the most critical needs.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Foster a culture that prioritizes ethical AI implementation, considering both legal standards and broader societal impacts.
—Phillip Greer, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing said the policy changes will take effect on Dec. 10 and are an effort to improve a system that does not prioritize families with the most critical needs.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Nov. 2024
This watch is a great option for the traveler who wants to prioritize fitness tracking, sleep tracking, and all the other benefits of an Apple Watch while still having the option to occasionally disconnect from the world.
—Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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