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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Family and community bonds are prioritized, and people actively participate in social networks that support one another emotionally and practically.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The indictment says Arredondo caused delays by ordering officers to clear a hallway and wait for a SWAT team, prioritizing the evacuation of students from other parts of the building and attempting to negotiate with the shooter while victims inside the classroom lay wounded and dying.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent research shows that more than half of American travelers are prioritizing vacations designed to enhance their lifespan and well-being.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
The district – which includes the Le Renzo residential complex, public parks, a marina, and commercial spaces – prioritizes public access, with half of the area dedicated to parks and leisure spaces.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The indictment says Arredondo caused delays by ordering officers to clear a hallway and wait for a SWAT team, prioritizing the evacuation of students from other parts of the building and attempting to negotiate with the shooter while victims inside the classroom lay wounded and dying.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent research shows that more than half of American travelers are prioritizing vacations designed to enhance their lifespan and well-being.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
The district – which includes the Le Renzo residential complex, public parks, a marina, and commercial spaces – prioritizes public access, with half of the area dedicated to parks and leisure spaces.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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