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
Last year, Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, an interactive map that monitors data points such as income, asthma rates, and wildfire risk with the aim of determining and prioritizing the most disadvantaged communities for funding.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 May 2024
In this era, four-wheel-drive vehicles were expected to be rugged and capable, prioritizing off-road prowess over any thought of luxury.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 May 2024
In this era, four-wheel-drive vehicles were expected to be rugged and capable, prioritizing off-road prowess over any thought of luxury.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
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“Prioritize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prioritize. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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