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preferentially

/ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃə.li/

Meanings
adverb
In a preferential manner

Examples :

"The company hired candidates with experience preferentially, meaning they gave them priority over those without experience. "
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Related Words

Illustration hired

hired verb

/ˈhaɪəd/ /ˈhaɪɚd/

To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.

"We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down."

Illustration candidates

candidates noun

/ˈkændɪdeɪts/ /ˈkændɪdɪts/

A person who is running in an election.

"Simple Sentence: "The students listened carefully to the speeches given by the school president candidates." "

Illustration meaning

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

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preferential adjective

/ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/

Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

"Club members received preferential seating."

Illustration hiring

hiring verb

/ˈhaɪərɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪrɪŋ/

To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.

"We hired a car for two weeks because ours had broken down."

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

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priority noun

/pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪ̈ti/

An item's relative importance.

"Finishing my homework is my top priority tonight. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "