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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Brands should prioritize transparency and customer control—clearly communicating how AI shapes experiences to build trust and capture responsible feedback for continuous refinement.
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Amir Banifatemi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
For instance, predictive models have assisted social workers to prioritize high-risk cases and intervene earlier.
—Aislinn Conrad, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
Among married couples in the top 1 percent by wealth or income, 70 percent prioritized men’s careers and had a gender-traditional division of labor.
—Joan C. Williams
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Experts offer practical tips on how to prioritize self-care.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 13 June 2025
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Amir Banifatemi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
For instance, predictive models have assisted social workers to prioritize high-risk cases and intervene earlier.
—Aislinn Conrad, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
Among married couples in the top 1 percent by wealth or income, 70 percent prioritized men’s careers and had a gender-traditional division of labor.
—Joan C. Williams
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Experts offer practical tips on how to prioritize self-care.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 13 June 2025
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 17 Jun. 2025.
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