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  • verb Alternative spelling of prioritize.

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  • verb assign a priority to

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Examples

  • I have been doing a little bit of a lot of things, due to an inability to prioritise which is worse today than normal.

    Friday Update 2008

  • Sasco also hit out at the IDT for failing to "prioritise" black tertiary institutions and for its failure to extend its boundaries to include various technikons and colleges of education.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1993

  • The revenue funds for 2010-11 amount to a 2. 7% increase and will help "prioritise" spending on frontline services.

    icWestlothian 2010

  • The revenue funds for 2010-11 amount to a 2. 7% increase and will help "prioritise" spending on frontline services.

    icLanarkshire 2010

  • Paul Bettison, chairman of the Local Government Association Environment Board, said eight councils had to "prioritise" their remaining salt stocks to focus on the most important roads.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2009

  • Councillor Paul Bettison, chairman of the Local Government Association Environment Board, said eight councils have had to "prioritise" their remaining salt stocks in order to focus on the most important roads.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2009

  • As councils set their budgets for the next financial year – many with tough settlements from the government – it is critical that local councillors remember the importance of social care and support to people with a learning disability and prioritise such support.

    Letters: Disability support a frontline priority 2011

  • Leeds prioritise league after Jermaine Beckford penalty sets up replay

    Why the Guardian was not at Elland Road for Leeds United v Arsenal 2011

  • Government must prioritise investment in transport that contributes most to economic growth.

    Ministers accused of 'negligence' for ruling out third Heathrow runway 2012

  • The Horsemen's Group chairman, Paul Dixon, said: We are pleased at the way the Jockey Club has stepped up to the plate to prioritise prize money at this critical juncture for those who work in the racing industry.

    Jockey Club pledges extra £2.2m in prize money at its tracks for 2011 2011

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