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preferential

[prɛfəˈrɛnʃl]

preferential Definition

  • 1giving or showing an advantage to one over another
  • 2of or involving preference or partiality; constituting a favor or privilege

Using preferential: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preferential" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company gave preferential treatment to its long-term employees.

  • Example

    The preferential voting system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

  • Example

    The preferential tax rate for small businesses is 15%.

preferential Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for preferential

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Summary: preferential in Brief

The term 'preferential' [prɛfəˈrɛnʃl] refers to giving or showing an advantage to one over another. It can be used to describe anything from treatment to voting systems, as in 'The company gave preferential treatment to its long-term employees.' 'Preferential' can also be used to describe a tax rate or other privileges, as in 'The preferential tax rate for small businesses is 15%.'