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   Pref·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" Similar likingpartialitypredilectionproclivityfondnesstasteinclinationleaningbiasbentpenchantpredispositiondesirewish
   • ▪ a thing preferred: "my musical preferences are blues and swing" Similar favoritefirst choicetop of the listchoiceselectionpickinformal:cup of teabagthingdruthers
   • ▪ favor shown to one person or thing over another or others: "preference is given to those who make a donation" Similar priorityfavorprecedenceadvantagepreferential treatmentfavored treatmentfavoritismweightage
   • 2. a prior right or precedence, especially in connection with the payment of debts: "debts owed to the community should be accorded a preference"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘promotion’): from Old French, from medieval Latin praeferentia, from Latin praeferre ‘carry in front’ (see prefer).

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2. quickonomics.com › terms › personal-preferencesPersonal Preferences Definition & Examples - Quickonomics

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   Sep 8, 2024 · Personal preferences refer to the individual tastes, inclinations, and choices that dictate a person’s decisions in various aspects of life, including but not limited to consumer behavior, lifestyle choices, and professional interests.

3. quickonomics.com › terms › preferencesPreference(S) Definition & Examples - Quickonomics

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   Sep 8, 2024 · Definition of Preferences. Preferences in economics refer to the subjective tastes and choices of individuals when faced with different goods and services. These preferences determine how consumers allocate their limited resources to maximize their utility or satisfaction.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › haveHave/take precedence over Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 5, 2024 · : to be more important (than something else) When it comes to making health care decisions, the patient's preference should take precedence. often + over. The safety of the children has/takes precedence over everything else. Examples of have/take precedence over in a Sentence.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › Occams-razorOccam’s razor | Origin, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 10, 2024 · The principle gives precedence to simplicity: of two competing theories, the simpler explanation of an entity is to be preferred. The principle is also expressed as “Entities are not to be multiplied beyond necessity.”

   • Occam’s razor is a principle of theory construction or evaluation according to which, other things equal, explanations that posit fewer entities, o...
   • Occam’s razor is credited to William of Ockham, a Franciscan theologian and philosopher who lived during the late 13th to mid-14th century, though...
   • In evolutionary biology, the method of maximum parsimony relies on the logic of Occam’s razor, seeking to construct an evolutionary tree that requi...
   • The validity of Occam’s razor has long been debated. Critics of the principle argue that it prioritizes simplicity over accuracy and that, since on...

6. abatechnologies.com › continuing-educationPreference and Reinforcement Assessment | ABA Technologies

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   Sep 8, 2024 · Paying special attention to the correct implementation of over eight types of preference assessments, Dr. Gregory discusses how to identify reinforcers and use them to obtain more-effective behavior change.

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7. www.britannica.com › money › supply-and-demandSupply and demand | Definition, Example, & Graph | Britannica ...

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   Aug 27, 2024 · supply and demand, in economics, relationship between the quantity of a commodity that producers wish to sell at various prices and the quantity that consumers wish to buy. It is the main model of price determination used in economic theory.

8. www.business2community.com › customer-experienceUnderstanding Customer Preferences to Create a Better ...

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   Aug 28, 2024 · For business strategies to be successful, taking the time to fully understand your customers’ preferences will have a big impact.