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prioritize

[ prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or- ]

verb (used with object)

prioritized, prioritizing.
  1. to arrange or do in order of priority:

    learning to prioritize our assignments.

  2. to give a high priority to.


verb (used without object)

prioritized, prioritizing.
  1. to organize or deal with something according to its priority.

prioritize

/ ɪˈɒɪˌٲɪ /

verb

  1. to arrange (items to be attended to) in order of their relative importance
  2. to give priority to or establish as a priority
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Spelling Note

See -ize.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌǰپˈپDz, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ǰi·پ·tDz noun
  • re·ǰi·پ·tDz noun
  • p·ǰi·پ verb (used with object) reprioritized reprioritizing
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prioritize1

First recorded in 1965–70; priorit(y) + -ize
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"WFP urges all parties to prioritize the needs of civilians and allow aid to enter Gaza immediately and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law."

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“There are very few, and it’s rare to be able to target and prioritize a player who can alter the sport itself. And Travis is somebody that we view has the potential to do that.”

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A single theme came through loud and clear: Francis was a pope who prioritized those on the margins and encouraged all Catholics to do the same.

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Of course, tinned fish is an acquired taste, so prioritizing good quality fish and embracing variety are key.

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In addition, we must push for policy changes that prioritize early diagnosis.

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