deprioritisation

noun

Meaning

The process of reducing the priority of something.

Examples

The deprioritisation of non-essential tasks allowed the team to focus on critical issues.
There has been a deprioritisation of arts funding in recent years.

Synonyms: de-emphasis, de-escalation, lowering, neglect

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deprioritisation

noun

Pronunciation: /diː.praɪˈɒr.ɪ.taɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of reducing the priority of something.

Examples

The deprioritisation of non-essential tasks allowed the team to focus on critical issues.
There has been a deprioritisation of arts funding in recent years.
We need to discuss the deprioritisation of this feature in the next development cycle.

How to Use deprioritisation

deprioritisation of (prepositional phrase): The act of reducing the importance or urgency of something. — "The deprioritisation of the marketing campaign led to lower sales."
deprioritisation of tasks (collocation): Reducing the order of importance for specific jobs or actions. — "The deprioritisation of tasks was necessary to meet the project deadline."

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