prioritize — to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first
Pronunciation (IPA): /praɪˈɔːrəˌtaɪz/
Example Sentences
- I prioritize coffee over sleep, which explains why I'm always tired but well-caffeinated.
- The company decided to prioritize customer satisfaction over short-term profits.
- She prioritizes her workout so much that she exercises even during zombie apocalypses in movies.
prioritize
VERB[/praɪˈɔːrəˌtaɪz/]
to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first
The ER doctor learns to prioritize the patient bleeding most heavily first.
The boy prioritized feeding his dog before eating dinner himself. (PRIOR + ITIZE → make something come before everything else)
Prioritizing education helped people organize their opportunities and realize a better future.
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“I prioritize coffee over sleep, which explains why I'm always tired but well-caffeinated.”
“The company decided to prioritize customer satisfaction over short-term profits.”
“She prioritizes her workout so much that she exercises even during zombie apocalypses in movies.”
“Students should learn to prioritize their assignments based on deadlines and importance.”
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