Dictionary
pref•er•en•tial
Pronunciation: (pref"u-ren'shul), [key]—
adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of preference:
preferential policies.
2. showing or giving preference:
a preferential hiring system.
3. receiving or enjoying preference, as a country in trade relations; favored.
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