preferred

Definition of preferred in English English dictionary: Preferred stock; Simple past tense and past participle of prefer; favoured; more desirable than another; "coffee is preferable to tea"; "Danny's preferred name is `Dan'"; preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child"; {s} favored, held in high regard, viewed as superior; past of prefer; favorite
preferred creditor: A creditor who will have, in the event of the debtor's bankruptcy, more right to collect than other creditors will
preferred stock: Stock with a dividend, usually fixed, that is paid out of profits before any dividend can be paid on common stock and that has priority to common stock in liquidation
preferred debt: debt that is guaranteed with collateral
preferred shares: preferred stock
preferred stock: A class of equity that has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets Most venture capital investments consist of preferred stock that is convertible into common stock at the time of an IPO
preferred stock: Class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets
preferred stock: A type of stock that has characteristics of both common stock and fixed income securities Preferred stock gives the holder ownership in a corporation and a claim, prior to the claim of common stockholders, on earnings and also generally on assets in the event of liquidation Most preferred stocks provide a fixed dividend that is paid prior to the common stock Preferred stock does not usually carry voting rights
preferred stock: A stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets Preferred stock enjoys prior claim to company assets over common stock in the case of a bankruptcy But the stock does not usually carry voting rights BACK TO TOP
preferred stock: A security that shows ownership in a corporation and gives the holder a claim, prior to the claim of common stockholders, on earnings and also generally on assets in the event of liquidation Most preferred stock pays a fixed dividend that is paid prior to the common stock dividend, stated in a dollar amount or as a percentage of par value This stock does not usually carry voting rights Preferred stock has characteristics of both common stock and debt
preferred stock: Stock which generally provides the shareholder with preferential payment of dividends but does not carry voting rights
preferred stock: Class of capital stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends and liquidation of assets Unlike common stock, preferred stock generally does not carry voting rights
preferred stock: A security that usually pays a fixed dividend and that gives the holder a claim on corporate earnings and assets that is superior to that of holders of common stock (See common stock)
preferred stock: Shares that pay dividends at a specified or sometimes adjustable rate and have preference over ordinary shares (common stock) in the payment of dividends and liquidation of assets
preferred stock: A class of stock that pays a fixed dividend when it's issued Preferred Stocks typically don't have the price appreciation potential of common stock but do give the holder a claim on corporate earnings and assets that is superior to holders of common stock Also see Common Stock
preferred stock: A class of stock with a claim on the company's earnings before payment may be made on the common stock and usually entitled to priority over common stock if the company liquidates Usually entitled to dividends at a specified rate - when declared by the board of directors and before payment of a dividend on the common stock - depending upon the terms of the issue
preferred stock: a security representing a priority ownership in a corporation to that of the common stockholders, as to dividend payments and any assets in the event of liquidation
preferred stock: (Economics) shares that give owners first rights to payments of dividends and division of assets at the time of the collapse of a company
preferred stock: A class of capital stock that may pay dividends at a specified rate and that has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets Many venture capital investments use preferred stock as their investment vehicle This preferred stock is convertible into common stock at the time of an IPO
preferred stock: Preferred stock is the same as preference shares. see also common stock. Capital stock having priority over a corporation's common stock in the distribution of dividends and often of assets
preferred stock: Stock that has a preference over common stock for the payment of dividends and generally has only limited, if any, participation in the future economic growth of the corporation Preferred stockholders also receive preference over common stockholders if the corporation is liquidated Many preferred stocks are subject to call features that permit the corporation to redeem them under specified conditions Some preferred stocks have a cumulative dividend If a dividend is missed, it accumulates and must be paid in the future A preferred stock differs from a bond in that it does not have a fixed maturity date
preferred stock: stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights
preferred stock: A class of ownership in a corporation with a stated dividend that must be paid before dividends to common stock holders Preferred shareholders have a claim, prior to common stockholders, on earnings and assets in the event of liquidation Preferred stock does not usually have voting rights
preferred stock: A security that shows ownership in a corporation and gives the holder a claim prior to the claim of common stockholders on earnings and also generally on assets in the event of liquidation
preferred stock: A class of stock that a corporation can issue in addition to common Such stockholders have special rights or privileges that are not available to the holders of common stock: they have a prior claim to dividends and a prior claim to assets if the corporation were to cease operations and liquidate its assets
preferred stock: This is one of the most common classes of shares for venture capital and buyout firms to hold Preferred stock pays dividends at a set rate, and holders get paid before common stock holders in the event of a liquidation Convertible preferred stock is convertible into common stock at a pre-determined price per share
preferred stock: A class of stock that pays dividends at a specified rate and has preference over Common Stock in the payment of dividends and the liquidation of assets Preferred stockholders may have different voting rights Not all securities have preferred stocks
preferred stock: A class of stock that usually provides dividend and liquidation references over common stock
preferred stock: Part of the stock of a corporation that has priority over common stock in the distribution of dividends In the event of a bankruptcy, preferred stock holders are ahead of common stock holders with regard to the distribution of assets
preferred stock: Class of capital stock containing certain rights separate from those conferred by common shares of the company Preferred shares seldom carry voting rights but are provided dividends and liquidation preference over common shareholders
preferred stock: A form of corporate ownership that pays a predetermined dividend at regular intervals Most preferred stocks, however, are issued as non-voting stock The preferred stockholders have preference over common stockholders in terms of dividends and in the event of bankruptcy and distribution of any remaining assets after creditors have been paid A corporation may issue different classes of preferred stock The classes may very in terms of the dividend, profit participation privileges and the degree of preference (some preferred stock issues may have preference over others) The most common forms of preferred stocks include the following
preferred stocks: stock which provide the owners with more rights than the rest of the stockholders
prefer: To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges")
prefer: To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend
one Master David Hume, who making some use of his purse, gave him Letters to his friends in Scotland to preferre him to King James.
prefer: To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better
I prefer tea to coffee.
prefer: To advance, promote (someone)
Tiberius preferred many to honours in his time, because they were famous whoremasters and sturdy drinkers .
prefer: to hold in higher estimation
prefer: {v} to regard more, exalt, promote, offer
cumulative and participating preferred stocks: privileged stock shares that earn dividends even during the years when it is decided against sharing them (they also participate in the sharing of profits once sold)
cumulative preferred: preferred stock whose dividends if omitted accumulate until paid out
cumulative preferred stocks: preferred stock on which dividends accumulate if they are not paid to the stockholder
experience preferred: applicant should have prior work experience in this field
prefer: like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside" promote over another; "he favors his second daughter" give preference to one creditor over another
prefer: If you prefer someone or something, you like that person or thing better than another, and so you are more likely to choose them if there is a choice. Does he prefer a particular sort of music? I became a teacher because I preferred books and people to politics I prefer to go on self-catering holidays I would prefer him to be with us next season Bob prefers making original pieces rather than reproductions The woodwork's green now. I preferred it blue Her own preferred methods of exercise are hiking and long cycle rides
prefer: Used to designate a dancer or dancers different from those specified in the definition Two common uses are: from general lines with men facing on the ends, "Prefer the Head Men, In Roll Circulate" From a general line with the men and at least one woman facing the same way, "Prefer the Men, Explode the Line" (i e , the men step forward and all face and Pull By)
prefer: prefer, like better, would rather
prefer: {f} hold superior; appoint, nominate; like better; promote, advance; bring before (a judge, governor, etc.)
prefer: to offer; to present; to proffer; to address; said especially of a request, prayer, petition, claim, charge, etc
prefer: To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc
prefer: promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"
prefer: To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to prefer an officer to the rank of general
prefer: To go before, or be before, in estimation; to outrank; to surpass
prefer: give preference to one creditor over another
prefer: To set above or before something else in estimation, favor, or liking; to regard or honor before another; to hold in greater favor; to choose rather; often followed by to, before, or above
prefer: To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to select
prefer: offer a preference
prefer: select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast"
prefer: like better; value more highly; "Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside"
preferred stock: preference shares

Turkish - English

Definition of preferred in Turkish English dictionary
prefer: tercih etmek

preferred

Hyphenation

pre·ferred

Turkish pronunciation

prifırd

Synonyms

adopted, approved, culled, decided upon, elected, endorsed, fancied, favored, handpicked, liked, named, picked, popular, sanctioned, selected

Antonyms

ill-favored, rejected, undesirable

Pronunciation

/prēˈfərd/ /priːˈfɜrd/

Etymology

[ pri-'f&r ] (transitive verb.) 14th century. Middle English preferren, from Middle French preferer, from Latin praeferre to put before, prefer, from prae- + ferre to carry; more at BEAR.