Prioritize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹaɪˈɒɹ.ə.taɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prioritize is a verb meaning (transitive) To value, do, or choose something first, or before other things.
Meaning
(transitive) To value, do, or choose something first, or before other things.
More Meanings
- (transitive, intransitive) To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.
- (transitive) To rank something as having high priority.
Example Sentences
Skinimalism prioritizes skin health and lets your natural beauty shine through.
When I don't have time to buy everything at the store, I prioritize fresh fruit and vegetables over foods like rice or noodles.
Loretta's already designing the next smelter. She has some improvements in mind. The new one will prioritize silicon extraction and—
In 2005 Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) established a Sepsis Care Management Performance Improvement (CMPI) committee and prioritized sepsis detection and management in its ICUs, using the approaches of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign.
Word Forms
- prioritizes
- prioritizing
- prioritized
- prioritise
Antonyms for prioritize
Common opposites include marginalize, disfocus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prioritise, prioritisation, ranking, classify, categorize, priority.
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