preference
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
“He has a preference for crisp wines.”
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Meaning 2 · noun
The option to so select, and the one selected.
“Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?”
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Meaning 3 · noun
The state of being preferred over others.
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Meaning 4 · noun
A strong liking or personal valuation.
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Meaning 5 · noun
A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
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Meaning 6 · verb
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
How this word is used
- Everyday “He has a preference for crisp wines.”
- General “Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?”
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