Prioritize
(verb)
- To arrange or order (things) by priority.
- To consider or treat (something) as more important than other things.
- To give priority to (something) in making plans or decisions.
Origin:
The word prioritize comes from the word priority, meaning the state of being considered more important than something else, and the word -ize, which means to make or cause to become something. it has been in use since the 20th century.
Examples:
- We need to prioritize our tasks for the day.
- I need to prioritize my time to finish this project.
- She prioritizes her health by going to the gym regularly.
- The company prioritizes customer satisfaction.
- The government should prioritize education.