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   preferential

   /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃl/

   adjective

   • 1. of or involving preference or partiality; constituting a favour or privilege: "preferential interest rates may be offered to employees"
   • ▪ (of voting or an election) in which the voter puts candidates in order of preference.
   • ▪ (of a creditor) having a claim on the receipt of payment from a debtor which will be met before those of other creditors.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from medieval Latin praeferentia preference + -al.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREFERENTIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PREFERENTIAL definition: 1. used to say that something that someone is given is better than what other people receive: 2…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › preferentialPreferential Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PREFERENTIAL is showing preference. How to use preferential in a sentence. showing preference; employing or creating a preference in trade relations; designed to permit expression of preference among candidates…

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › preferentialPREFERENTIAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Preferential definition: of, relating to, or of the nature of preference. See examples of PREFERENTIAL used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREFERENTIAL definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PREFERENTIAL meaning: 1. used to say that something that someone is given is better than what other people receive: 2…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREFERENTIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 13, 2024 · adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you get preferential treatment, you are treated better than other people and therefore have an advantage over them. Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment. Synonyms: privileged, favoured, superior, better More Synonyms of preferential.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › preferentialPreferential - definition of preferential by The Free Dictionary

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   Define preferential. preferential synonyms, preferential pronunciation, preferential translation, English dictionary definition of preferential. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or giving advantage or preference: preferential treatment. 2. Manifesting or originating from partiality or preference:...

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   Something that's preferential gives one person or group a big advantage over others. If your soccer coach never makes you sit on the bench and always hands you the first Gatorade, she gives you preferential treatment.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › preferentialpreferential adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of preferential adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › preferentialPREFERENTIAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PREFERENTIAL definition: If you are given preferential treatment, you are treated in a better way than other people: . Learn more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › preferential_adjpreferential, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the word preferential mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word preferential. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. preferential has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.