English · Work & Business
prioritize
/praɪˈɒr.ɪˌtaɪz/
[/praɪˈɒr.ɪˌtaɪz/]
rank by importance
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Definition
To arrange or deal with tasks in order of their relative importance.
Example
With limited time, we had to prioritize the bugs that affected the most users.
With limited time, we had to prioritize the bugs that affected the most users.
Etymology
From 'priority' plus '-ize', a twentieth-century coinage.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in management, productivity, and planning.