prioritization
noun /praɪˌɒrətaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/praɪˌɔːrətəˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also prioritisation)
[uncountable]- the act of putting tasks, problems, etc. in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important first
- Time management is all about accurate prioritization.
- prioritization of something (over something) (formal) the treatment of something as being more important than other things
- the government's prioritization of free-market principles over the needs of public health