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.
Recent Examples on the Web
With no money left in its disaster fund, FEMA was forced to abruptly halt thousands of ongoing recovery projects in states trying to pick up the pieces from previous disasters in order to prioritize funding for Hawaiians and Floridians.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Board members, shareholders, and external stakeholders were the least likely to prioritize DEI, as only 57%, 41%, and 35% respectively said that DEI is a high priority.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 June 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are making sure to prioritize their kids.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
On Thursday, the Planning Commission also unanimously approved a related proposal that would change San Diego’s citywide blueprint for growth to prioritize climate-friendly housing opportunities near jobs, schools and mass transit.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
Board members, shareholders, and external stakeholders were the least likely to prioritize DEI, as only 57%, 41%, and 35% respectively said that DEI is a high priority.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 June 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are making sure to prioritize their kids.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
On Thursday, the Planning Commission also unanimously approved a related proposal that would change San Diego’s citywide blueprint for growth to prioritize climate-friendly housing opportunities near jobs, schools and mass transit.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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