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    Pref·er·ence
    /ˈpref(ə)rəns/

    noun

  2. Some common synonyms of preference are alternative, choice, election, option, and selection. While all these words mean "the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen," preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections. a preference for cool weather.

  3. noun the act of preferring. the state of being preferred. that which is preferred; choice: His preference is vanilla, not chocolate. a practical advantage given to one over others. a prior right or claim, as to payment of dividends or to assets upon dissolution.

  4. If you have a strong liking for something, you have a preference for it. You might have a preference for apples, but there are some days when you're stuck eating a banana instead. If you grant favors to one person over another, then you are showing a preference or bias.

  5. [uncountable, singular] a greater interest in or desire for somebody/something than somebody/something else It's a matter of personal preference. I can't say that I have any particular preference. preference for somebody/something Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan.

  6. [uncountable, singular] preference (for somebody/something) a greater interest in or desire for someone or something than someone or something else It's a matter of personal preference. Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. I can't say that I have any particular preference.

  7. 1. a. The selecting of someone or something over another or others: has a decided preference for travel by train. b. The right or chance to make a choice: The program offers you the preference to use the mouse or function keys. c. Someone or something so chosen or preferred: What are your musical preferences? See Synonyms at choice. 2.

  8. Nov 22, 2023 · 1. variable noun If you have a preference for something, you would like to have or do that thing rather than something else. It upset her when people revealed a preference for her sister. 2. uncountable noun If you give preference to someone with a particular qualification or feature, you choose them rather than someone else.

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