Prioritizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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prioritizing

 

[ praɪˈɔːrɪˌtaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

time management

To prioritize means to organize tasks or goals in order of importance or urgency.

Synonyms

arrange, classify, order, rank

Examples of usage

  • Prioritizing your tasks will help you focus on what needs to be done first.
  • If you prioritize your goals, you will be able to achieve them more efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "prioritizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 priorizando

🇮🇳 प्राथमिकता देना

🇩🇪 priorisieren

🇮🇩 memprioritaskan

🇺🇦 пріоритизація

🇵🇱 priorytetyzowanie

🇯🇵 優先する

🇫🇷 prioriser

🇪🇸 priorizando

🇹🇷 öncelik vermek

🇰🇷 우선순위를 정하다

🇸🇦 إعطاء الأولوية

🇨🇿 prioritizace

🇸🇰 prioritizácia

🇨🇳 优先化

🇸🇮 prioritiziranje

🇮🇸 forgangsraða

🇰🇿 басымдық беру

🇬🇪 პრიორიტეტი

🇦🇿 prioritet vermək

🇲🇽 priorizando

Etymology

The word 'prioritize' originated from the Latin word 'prioritatem', which means 'the fact or condition of being prior'. The concept of prioritizing tasks or goals has been essential throughout history, as it allows individuals to focus on what matters most. In today's fast-paced world, the skill of prioritizing has become even more crucial for personal and professional success.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,105, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.