prioritize

prioritize
(亦作 -ise)
verb
  1. [with obj.]designate or treat (something) as more important than other things
    优先考虑; 给…以优先权
    the department has failed to prioritize safety within the oil industry.
    该部门没能在石油行业把安全作为首要考虑。
    ■determine the order for dealing with (a series of items or tasks) according to their relative importance
    按优先顺序列出;确定优先次序
    age affects the way people prioritize their goal.
    年龄影响人们确定目标顺序。
    [no obj.]do you enjoy a challenge—are you able to prioritize?.
    你喜欢挑战吗——也就是说,你能分清主次先后吗?。
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prioritization
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