prioritize
To prioritize means to give something more importance or attention than others.
When we talk about prioritizing things, usually it's about deciding what needs to get done first. Let's say you have a lot of tasks for work and some personal things like grocery shopping. You might sit down and think, "Okay, this report is due tomorrow so I need to prioritize that." Then you'd focus on getting the report done as quickly as possible before moving on to other less urgent tasks. People also use the word when talking about time management or making difficult decisions. For example, a manager might tell an employee to prioritize their work by finishing the most important project first.
How common is "prioritize"?
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
verb
(transitive) To value, do, or choose something first, or before other things.
Example: When I don't have time to buy everything at the store, I prioritize fresh fruit and vegetables over foods like rice or noodles.
Real examples of "prioritize" in context
