a greater liking for one alternative over another

special treatment given to one person or group over others

प्राथमिकता संबंधी उपचार

English Usage: The student received preferential treatment in the admissions process.

Hindi Usage: छात्र को प्रवेश प्रक्रिया में प्राथमिकता संबंधी उपचार मिला।

to like one thing better than another

liked or chosen before others

पसंद किया हुआ

English Usage: He is the preferred candidate for the job.

Hindi Usage: वह नौकरी के लिए पसंद किया हुआ उम्मीदवार है।