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Prioritise is a verb that refers to the act of determining the order in which tasks, activities, or goals should be addressed or completed, giving greater importance or urgency to some over others. It involves making deliberate choices and organizing responsibilities in a systematic manner to ensure efficient and effective use of time, resources, and efforts.
When an individual or organization prioritises, they allocate or assign higher priority to specific tasks or objectives based on their relative importance, significance, or urgency. This process often involves evaluating various factors such as deadlines, desired outcomes, level of effort needed, resources available, and potential consequences of delays or inaction.
To prioritise implies making careful judgments and discerning the most crucial activities or goals that must be done first or given immediate attention. It involves creating a hierarchy or ranking system, considering both short-term and long-term objectives. Prioritising aids in focusing efforts on the most vital areas, enhancing productivity, and optimizing results.
Furthermore, prioritising enables individuals or organizations to manage their time more effectively, as it helps prevent getting overwhelmed or distracted by less important tasks. It involves consciously organizing tasks according to their value, impact, or deadlines, while also considering personal or collective goals and responsibilities.
Overall, prioritising involves the deliberate process of arranging or ordering tasks, activities, or goals in accordance with their importance, urgency, and desired outcomes, resulting in better management, productivity, and successful achievement of objectives.
The word "prioritise" is derived from the adjective "prior", which comes from the Latin word "prior" meaning "former" or "earlier". It is an adjective form of the Latin word "prie", which means "before". The -ise suffix is added to form the verb. The term ultimately refers to the act of giving priority or preference to something earlier or before others.
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