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preferential selection

[ˌprefəˈrenʃəl sɪˈlekʃən]
nounpl: preferential selections
seleção preferencial
1. A process of choosing or selecting something based on preference, priority, or advantage given to certain options over others
The university uses preferential selection for applicants from underrepresented communities.
A universidade utiliza seleção preferencial para candidatos de comunidades sub-representadas.
2. In business and commerce, a method of selection that favors certain products, suppliers, or candidates according to predetermined criteria
Preferential selection of local suppliers helps support the community economy.
A seleção preferencial de fornecedores locais ajuda a apoiar a economia da comunidade.
Synonyms
preferential treatmentselective preferencepriority selectionseleção por preferênciaescolha preferencial
Antonyms
random selectionimpartial selectionseleção aleatóriaseleção imparcial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleção preferencial
Standard term used in educational and business contexts
São Paulo
seleção preferencial
Commonly used in corporate and academic settings
Portugal
seleção preferencial
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

to give preferential treatment
preferential access
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dar tratamento preferencial
acesso preferencial
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