adjective
- giving or showing preference; favoring one person or thing over others
Examples
- The company offers preferential treatment to long-term customers.
- Students receive preferential parking rates on campus.
- The trade agreement includes preferential tariffs for certain goods.
- She was given preferential consideration for the promotion.
- The restaurant has a preferential seating policy for VIP members.
- Preferential hiring practices can sometimes lead to controversy.