prioritizing US
praɪˈɒrɪˌtaɪzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of prioritizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

decision makingUSgiving more attention to the most important needs or tasks firstUS
  • The prioritizing team addressed safety issues before cosmetic changes.
  • A prioritizing manager handles urgent complaints first.
  • Her prioritizing approach protected time for essential work.
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Origin of prioritizing

Latin, prior (former) + -ize (to make)

Terms with prioritizing included in their meaning

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priority
prioritizing family over other things
prioritizing self
act of putting one's own needs before others
values
prioritizing family over other commitments
priority
prioritizing health over other activities or responsibilities
guiding principle
principle of prioritizing safety in all activities
individualistic
prioritizing personal interests over group needs
productivity
prioritizing tasks to maximize efficiency
productivity
process of organizing, prioritizing, and tracking work activities to completion

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  1. French:prioritaire, ...
  2. German:priorisierend, ...
  3. Italian:che stabilisce le priorità, ...
  4. Spanish:priorizador, ...
  5. Portuguese:prioritário, ...
  6. Chinese:分清轻重缓急的, ...
  7. Japanese:優先する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَتِّب لِلأَوْلَوِيّات, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתַעְדֵּף, ...
  10. Russian:расставляющий приоритеты, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пріоритетний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राथमिकता देने वाला, ...
prioritize US
praɪˈɔːrɪˌtaɪz
prioritising
See also: prioritise (UK)

Definition of prioritize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
value firstUSvalue or choose something before othersUS
  • She prioritized her health over work.
prioritise rank
2.
organizationUSarrange things in order of importanceUS
  • He prioritized the tasks for the team.
organize rank sequence
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Origin of prioritize

Latin, prioritas (priority) + ize (to make)

Examples of prioritize in a sentence

  • They must prioritize urgent tasks first.
  • She had to prioritize her health over work.
  • They prioritize customer satisfaction above all else.

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  1. French:privilégier, prioriser, ...
  2. German:priorisieren, ...
  3. Italian:dare priorità, prioritizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:priorizar, organizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:priorizar, dar prioridade a, ...
  6. Chinese:优先考虑, 优先安排, ...
  7. Japanese:優先する, 重要度を決める, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعْطَى الأَوْلَوِيَّةَ, وَضَعَ الأولويات, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַעֲדִיף, לְתַעֲדֵף, ...
  10. Russian:приоритизировать, расставлять приоритеты, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пріоритизувати, пріоритезувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राथमिकता देना, वरीयता देना, ...

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