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- 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"
PREFERENCE meaning: 1. the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person: 2. an advantage…. Learn more.
Definitions of preference. noun. the right or chance to choose. synonyms: druthers. see more. noun. a predisposition in favor of something. synonyms: orientation, predilection. see more. noun. a strong liking. “my own preference is for good literature” synonyms: penchant, predilection, taste. see more. noun.
[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.
the feeling of liking something or someone more than another person or thing: personal preferences. We have white and brown bread. Do you have a preference? I have a preference for dark-haired men. give preference to sb. to give special treatment to someone: Hospitals must give preference to urgent cases.
[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.
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 days ago · 1. a preferring or being preferred; greater liking. 2. the right, power, or opportunity of prior choice or claim. 3. something preferred; one's first choice. 4. a. a giving of priority or advantage to one person, country, etc. over others, as in payment of debts or granting of credit.
