as in categorizing
to put in order based on importance
We prioritized the hardest parts of the project before the easier ones.
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Recent Examples of prioritizing
However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
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Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By prioritizing ongoing education, a team’s skill set stays sharp and ready to deploy the latest technologies.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Organizations prioritizing face-to-face connections achieve enhanced resilience, cost advantages and innovation when working in tandem with AI.
—Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, the deal remained fair and collaborative, prioritizing speed and a smooth transition.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The realistic goal setting by prioritizing the skill-relevant courses has assisted our employees in effectively dealing with this FOMO.
—Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Engage your team in prioritizing what must be completed before year-end and what can be deferred to next year.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By prioritizing connection, engagement, and support, businesses can create thriving, motivated workplaces.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Nathan Cooper, an associate professor and convenor of international engagement at the University of Waikato, said the government was prioritizing adaptation over mitigation, a strategy that has been criticized as relying too heavily on technology that may never materialize.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By prioritizing ongoing education, a team’s skill set stays sharp and ready to deploy the latest technologies.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Organizations prioritizing face-to-face connections achieve enhanced resilience, cost advantages and innovation when working in tandem with AI.
—Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, the deal remained fair and collaborative, prioritizing speed and a smooth transition.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The realistic goal setting by prioritizing the skill-relevant courses has assisted our employees in effectively dealing with this FOMO.
—Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Engage your team in prioritizing what must be completed before year-end and what can be deferred to next year.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By prioritizing connection, engagement, and support, businesses can create thriving, motivated workplaces.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Nathan Cooper, an associate professor and convenor of international engagement at the University of Waikato, said the government was prioritizing adaptation over mitigation, a strategy that has been criticized as relying too heavily on technology that may never materialize.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prioritizing
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Over the past few years, brands have become smarter and more sophisticated at gathering, organizing and actioning their customer data to create innovative and new experiences.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using money from the fund, those curators are already organizing upcoming solo exhibitions by artists Julien Ceccaldi, Whitney Claflin, and Sandra Poulson, respectively.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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And earlier this year, Dollar General began the first full-scale refresh of its sorting process within its DCs since 2017.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is not like sorting apples or widgets.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Topline Grocery store chain Albertsons formally terminated nearly $25 billion merger agreement with rival Kroger on Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked the deal—with Albertsons filing a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to win regulatory approval for the agreement.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Topline Grocery store chain Albertsons formally terminated nearly $25 billion merger agreement with rival Kroger on Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked the deal—with Albertsons filing a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to win regulatory approval for the agreement.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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