Word
preferred
Phoneticspre·ferred, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹəˈfɝd/
UK/pɹɪfˈɜːd/
Definitions
01favoured or chosen
B1 · Intermediate
adj. liked or wanted more than other things.
adj. selected as being more desirable or having priority over alternatives.
“Please indicate your preferred method of contact on the application form.”
“The candidate's preferred start date was early September, though she remained open to negotiation if the project required an earlier arrival.”
02special company shares
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Finance Technical
n. a type of stock that gives the owner a better right to receive payments than regular stock.
n. a class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock.
“The company issued new preferred to raise capital without giving away voting rights.”
“Investors who hold preferred are typically entitled to receive dividends before any distribution is made to common shareholders.”
Usage
Usually functions as an uncountable noun or a collective plural in financial contexts.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “preferred” in context.
Noun
01. appreciation preferred
“In the job advertisement, it stated that a token of appreciation preferred by the staff would be a simple thank-you note.”
noun + verb
02. merit preferred
“The committee decided that candidates with academic merit preferred for the scholarship would be interviewed first.”
noun + verb
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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