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Meaning of 'preferential' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Preferential [ a.]
- Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as, a preferential claim; preferential shares.

Meaning of 'preferential' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . preferential [ s]
Meaning (1):
- manifesting partiality
Example in sentence:
  • a discriminatory tax;
  • a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting;
  • preferential tariff rates;
  • preferential treatment

Nearby Words:

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  • Preferential Shop
    Preferential shop is a form of union security in which union members get preference in hiring, but the employer can still hire union members.

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