Prioritized: meaning, definitions and examples

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prioritized

 

[ praɪˈɔːrətaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

task management

To prioritize means to arrange or deal with tasks or items in order of importance or urgency. It is an essential skill in both personal and professional settings, allowing individuals to focus on what is most critical first. Prioritizing can lead to better time management and increased productivity. The act often involves deciding which tasks deserve immediate attention and which can wait.

Synonyms

arrange, order, organize, rank, sort.

Examples of usage

  • She prioritized her tasks to meet the deadline.
  • It's important to prioritize your health above work.
  • We need to prioritize the most critical issues first.

Translations

Translations of the word "prioritized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 priorizado

🇮🇳 प्राथमिकता दी गई

🇩🇪 priorisiert

🇮🇩 diutamakan

🇺🇦 пріоритизований

🇵🇱 priorytetowy

🇯🇵 優先された

🇫🇷 priorisé

🇪🇸 priorizado

🇹🇷 öncelikli

🇰🇷 우선 순위가 매겨진

🇸🇦 مُعطى الأولوية

🇨🇿 prioritizovaný

🇸🇰 prioritizovaný

🇨🇳 优先的

🇸🇮 prioritizirano

🇮🇸 forgangs

🇰🇿 приоритетті

🇬🇪 პრიორიტეტული

🇦🇿 prioritetləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 priorizado

Etymology

The word 'prioritize' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the Latin 'prior', meaning 'first' or 'earlier'. It reflects the process of establishing a hierarchy of importance among tasks or needs. 'Prioritize' gained particular prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, as business environments became increasingly competitive, and the need for efficient time management grew. The term became integral in discussions regarding productivity, time management, and organizational strategy. With the advent of project management methodologies like Agile and Scrum, prioritization has become a foundational concept, emphasizing the necessity of focusing on high-value tasks to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in both business and personal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,367, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.