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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Historically, shoppers prioritize price, selection, and value.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
The first phase prioritizes sick, elderly and female hostages.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Instead of a traditional waiting room, the floor plan prioritizes open spaces that includes a rock climbing wall, indoor swings and an interactive 10-foot-tall digital waterfall.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Hudson’s genius belt hack still prioritizes comfort, while accentuating all the right places.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
The first phase prioritizes sick, elderly and female hostages.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Instead of a traditional waiting room, the floor plan prioritizes open spaces that includes a rock climbing wall, indoor swings and an interactive 10-foot-tall digital waterfall.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Hudson’s genius belt hack still prioritizes comfort, while accentuating all the right places.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for prioritize
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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