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Meaning of 'preference' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Preference [ n.]
- The act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference.
- That which is preferred; the object of choice or superior favor; as, which is your preference?

Meaning of 'preference' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . preference [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a predisposition in favor of something
Example in sentence:
  • a predilection for expensive cars;
  • his sexual preferences;
  • showed a Marxist orientation
Meaning (2):
- the right or chance to choose
Example in sentence:
  • given my druthers, I'd eat cake
Meaning (3):
- a strong liking
Example in sentence:
  • my own preference is for good literature;
  • the Irish have a penchant for blarney

Nearby Words:

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