pri·or·i·tize

[prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or-] verb, pri·or·i·tized, pri·or·i·tiz·ing.
verb (used with object)
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)
3.
to organize or deal with something according to its priority.
Also, especially British, pri·or·i·tise.


Origin:
1965–70; priorit(y) + -ize

pri·or·i·ti·za·tion, noun
re·pri·or·i·ti·za·tion, noun
re·pri·or·i·tize, verb (used with object), re·pri·or·i·tized, re·pri·or·i·tiz·ing.


See -ize.
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prioritize or prioritise (praɪˈɒrɪˌtaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to arrange (items to be attended to) in order of their relative importance
2.  to give priority to or establish as a priority
 
prioritise or prioritise
 
vb
 
prioriti'zation or prioritise
 
n
 
prioriti'sation or prioritise
 
n

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Example sentences
Ability to prioritize work responsibilities, adapt to changing duties, and to
  work independently.
Practice effective time management skills and prioritize your contacts.
We calculate fixed expenses and evaluate and prioritize new projects and
  existing budget lines that may turn out to be optional.
Even folks who prioritize research over service get panned as unprofessional.
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