triage

[tree-ahzh] / triˈɑʒ /

VERB

pay immediate attention to particular priorities

Synonyms

STRONG

emphasize prioritize sort

WEAK

array classify group methodize organize respond systematize

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore

Example Sentences

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Courts have tried to triage the problem by reserving available court reporters for the most important cases, such as felony trials.

From Los Angeles Times

They are in the process of developing a scoring system for these proposals to triage where beavers can do the most good.

From Los Angeles Times

There was barely a doctor or patient to be seen in the triage area outside the emergency room, with patients warned to stay away.

From BBC

“Unfortunately, today’s decision places the County in the position of continuing to conduct triage rather than to press forward with the reforms currently underway to achieve lasting change,” the county said.

From Los Angeles Times

The ability to triage patients as an emergency room does and send the appropriate response — whether an ambulance, taxi or mobile laboratory — may help conserve resources.

From Los Angeles Times