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preferential
[ pref-uh-ren-shuhl ]
/ ËprÉf ÉËrÉn ÊÉl /
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adjective
of, relating to, or of the nature of preference: preferential policies.
showing or giving preference: a preferential hiring system.
receiving or enjoying preference, as a country in trade relations; favored.
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preferential
/ (ËprÉfÉËrÉnÊÉl) /
adjective
showing or resulting from preference
giving, receiving, or originating from preference in international trade
Derived forms of preferential
preferentiality (ËprÉfÉËrÉnÊÉȘËĂŠlÉȘtÉȘ), nounpreferentially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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