- DictionaryPref·er·ence/ˈpref(ə)rəns/
noun
- 1. a greater liking for one alternative over another or others: "he chose a clock in preference to a watch"
- 2. a prior right or precedence, especially in connection with the payment of debts: "debts owed to the community should be accorded a preference"
Synonyms of preference 1 a : the act of preferring : the state of being preferred b : the power or opportunity of choosing 2 : one that is preferred 3 : the act, fact, or principle of giving advantages to some over others 4 : priority in the right to demand and receive satisfaction of an obligation 5
preference noun uk / ˈpref ə r ə ns / us [ C or U ] the fact of liking or wanting one thing more than another: preference for sth These investors had a preference for securities rather than bank deposits. More flexibility will enable managers to redesign their floors quickly according to customer preferences.
Definition of preference 1 as in favorite a person or thing that is preferred over others my preference is soul music Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance favorite speed pet fave darling minion cup of tea beloved dear sweetheart prize treasure jewel Antonyms & Near Antonyms anathema bugbear abomination bête noire 2 as in liking
British Dictionary definitions for preference the settling of the claims of one or more creditors before or to the exclusion of those of the others a prior right to payment, as of a dividend or share in the assets of a company in the event of liquidation
Britannica Dictionary definition of PREFERENCE. 1. : a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing. [count] Car buyers have recently shown a growing/strong preference for smaller vehicles. When it comes to music, everyone has their own preferences.
See definition of preference on Dictionary.com noun first choice noun favorable treatment synonyms for preference Compare Synonyms choice desire inclination option predilection weakness alternative druthers election favorite flash groove partiality pick prepossession propensity say selection top cup of tea say so See also synonyms for: preferences
preference noun The selection of one thing or person over others. preference noun The option to so select, and the one selected. preference noun The state of being preferred over others. preference noun A strong liking or personal valuation. preference noun A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination. preference noun
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