SINCE 1828
preferred
adjective
pre·ferred
| \ pri-ˈfərd
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Definition of preferred
1
: liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others
a preferred method 'Leveled' is the preferred spelling in American English.
2
: having special status or receiving special treatment or benefits
preferred customers
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