Definition Synonyms
Definition of preference - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general likinggreater liking for one alternative over others
- She has a strong preference for chocolate ice cream.
2.
ranking choicepriority or advantage given to one thing
- In the job application process, veterans often receive preference.
3.
gamesTECH. card game played in Eastern EuropeTECH.
- They played preference all night.
Expressions with preference
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choose one thing or person over another
We give preference to local candidates.
make it clear that one thing is liked more than others
She always shows preference for chocolate ice cream.
in a way that shows what someone likes more
By preference, she drinks tea instead of coffee.
choosing one thing instead of another
She chose tea in preference to coffee.
decision influenced by individual likes or dislikes
The type of music played at the party was a matter of preference.
pattern of romantic attraction to others
Her sexual preference is for women.
shared choice or liking commonly held by a local group of people
Community preference strongly supports building more bike lanes instead of parking lots.
priority will be used to choose certain people or things first
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in customer service.
desire to hold cash instead of investments
Liquidity preference affects interest rates in the economy.
stock that pays fixed dividends and ranks above common shares
Preference share holders get paid before common shareholders.
stock with fixed dividends and priority over common stock
Preference stock pays fixed dividends before common stock.
consumer preference inferred from purchasing habits
The economist studied the revealed preference of the shoppers.
preference for having something now instead of later
People with high time preference spend money quickly.
debtor's unfair payment favoring one creditor over others
The court voided the fraudulent preference to protect other creditors.
transfer of assets invalidated in bankruptcy proceedings
The court ruled it a voidable preference in the bankruptcy case.
showing what someone would rather choose or have
I would, for preference, take tea over coffee.
Origin of preference
Latin, praeferre (to carry in front)
Terms with preference included in their meaning
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preference
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
preference
express lack of desire or preference for something
preference question
used to ask if a person enjoys something
preference
enjoy or prefer doing something
preference
person or thing liked the most
choice
indicating no preference among a group
preference
preferred and treated with partiality
preference
most preferred option among alternatives
opinion
asking for someone's opinion or preference
indifference choice
show indifference or lack of preference between options
choice
to indicate preference for one thing over another
preference
in a manner according to personal preference
choice
offering a choice or preference
preference
prefer or desire something
preference
preferably or instead
preferences
preference or liking for something
flexibility
day chosen without preference
flexibility
on any occasion or time without preference
no preference
any choice is acceptable or enough for the situation
intentionally
done with intention or preference
state
either deceased or living without preference
preference
enjoying something regularly
preference
according to my preference or liking
preference
according to someone's taste or preference
Examples of preference in a sentence
They showed a clear preference for the new policy. The policy gives preference to local suppliers. Preference was given to those with more experience. Preference requires strategic thinking and skill. They organized a preference tournament last weekend.
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- French:préférence, priorité, ...
- German:Vorliebe, Vorrang, ...
- Italian:predilezione, priorità, ...
- Spanish:predilección, prioridad, ...
- Portuguese:predileção, prioridade, ...
- Chinese:偏好, 优先权, ...
- Japanese:好み, 優先, ...
- Arabic:تفضيل, أَوْلَوِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:הַעֲדָפָה, עֲדִיפוּת, ...
- Russian:предпочтение, приоритет, ...
- Ukrainian:уподобання, пріоритет, ...
- Hindi:पसंद, प्राथमिकता, ...
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