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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"
noun. the act of preferring. the state of being preferred. that which is preferred; choice: His preference is vanilla, not chocolate. Synonyms: pick, selection. a practical advantage given to one over others. a prior right or claim, as to payment of dividends or to assets upon dissolution.
[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.
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.
1 [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.
Apr 29, 2024 · 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.
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.
