prioritize

Universal Words (BrE also prioritise) verb 1 to put tasks, problems, etc. in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important first: [VN] You should make a list of all the jobs you have to do and prioritize them. [also V] 2 [VN] (formal) to treat sth as being more important than other things: The organization was formed to prioritize the needs of older people. prioritization, prioritisation noun [U]