French word

hiérarchisation

Pronunciation

IPA/jeʁaʁʃizasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprioritization

Example

Il faut une hiérarchisation claire des tâches.

The tasks need to be clearly prioritized.

Illustration for hiérarchisation (prioritization)

More examples

Sans hiérarchisation, on perd du temps pour décider quoi faire.

Without prioritization, we waste time deciding what to do.

Core concept

A ranked task board places the most urgent or important work at the front.

Similar words

priorité: A matter that should be handled before others.
ordre: The arrangement or sequence of things.
classement: The ranking of items from highest to lowest.

Definition in French

Action consistant à établir un ordre entre tâches ou objectifs en fonction de leur urgence ou de leur importance.

Word origin

Hiérarchisation is formed from hiérarchie with the suffix -isation; hiérarchie ultimately comes from Greek hierarkhia through Latin and French.

Usage tips

  • Hiérarchisation is a feminine noun and sounds formal; everyday French often uses prioriser or mettre en priorité instead.

Other meanings

  • rankingnoun
  • hierarchical organizationnoun

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