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
The venue prioritizes transparency—quite literally.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2024
With over 250 publishers in their index, the shop prioritizes a selection specifically meant for L.A.’s Spanish speakers up to the age of 15.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Defending the sentence is often prioritized over justice.
—Brian Stull, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
As global regulations evolve, business leaders should prioritize transparency and accountability in AI systems.
—Rob Futrick, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2024
With over 250 publishers in their index, the shop prioritizes a selection specifically meant for L.A.’s Spanish speakers up to the age of 15.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Defending the sentence is often prioritized over justice.
—Brian Stull, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024
As global regulations evolve, business leaders should prioritize transparency and accountability in AI systems.
—Rob Futrick, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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 2 Oct. 2024.
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