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Definition of prioritization

prioritization

/praɪˌɔːr.ə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: prioritisation)
pri · or · i · ti · za · tion
Plural:prioritizations
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prioritization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of a thing or group of things, and dealing with them in that order.

Example

"Effective project management requires the careful prioritization of tasks based on deadlines and available resources."

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• Rhymes for prioritization

• Nearby Words

prion
prior
prioress
prioritization
prioritize
priority
priory

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century as a noun of action from the verb 'prioritize', which itself derives from 'priority' (ultimately from Medieval Latin prioritas, from Latin prior meaning 'former' or 'superior').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prioritization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prioritization
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