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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.
Definition of preference noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PREFERENCE definition: 1. the feeling of liking something or someone more than another person or thing: 2. to give…. 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.
3 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.
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.
Apr 29, 2024 · 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.
