transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌpre-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl ]
adjective
Date: 1849
1. : showing preference
2. : employing or creating a preference in trade relations
3. : designed to permit expression of preference among candidates
a preferential primary
4. : giving preference especially in hiring to union members
a preferential shop
• pref·er·en·tial·ly -ˈren(t)-sh(ə-)lē adverb