Definition
Definition of preferences - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
choicegreater liking for one option over others
- She has preferences for tea over coffee.
2.
technologyTECH. user-specified settings in software applicationsTECH.
- You can change the preferences in the settings menu.
Expressions with preferences
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screen or panel where users change options for how software behaves
Open the preferences menu to turn off automatic updates.
Origin of preferences
Latin, praeferre (to carry in front)
Terms with preferences included in their meaning
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preferences
personal choices about what someone enjoys or avoids
technology
settings or preferences in software
preferences
preference or liking for something
preferences
match what someone likes or prefers
preferences
even more preferable or desirable
personal choice
perform tasks according to personal preferences
personal
according to one's own opinion or preferences
romantic preference
not matching someone's usual preferences or attraction
preferences
way that doesn't match someone's preferences
preferences
very selective about choices or preferences
preferences
matching what someone likes or prefers
preferences
in a way that matches someone's likes or preferences
preferences
suitable or pleasing to someone's preferences
preferences
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
tailored
made to fit specific needs or preferences
individuality
everyone has their own preferences or tastes
individuality
follow one's own preferences or decisions
preferences
dislike or find unnecessary
preferences
understand the kind of person someone likes
preferences
something that does not match someone's preferences
self-choice
act according to your own desires or preferences
preferences
meeting someone's preferences or tastes
autonomy
act according to one's own desires or preferences
individuality
act according to your own personality or preferences
Examples of preferences in a sentence
They have clear preferences when it comes to vacation destinations. Adjust your preferences to enhance user experience. The app's preferences allow for customization.
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- French:préférences, ...
- German:Vorlieben, Einstellungen, ...
- Italian:gusti, ...
- Spanish:gustos, ajustes, ...
- Portuguese:preferências, ...
- Chinese:偏好, 偏好设置, ...
- Japanese:好み, 設定, ...
- Arabic:تفضِيل, تفضيلات, ...
- Hebrew:הַעֲדָפוֹת, ...
- Russian:предпочтения, настройки, ...
- Ukrainian:уподобання, налаштування, ...
- Hindi:प्राथमिकताएँ, सेटिंग्स, ...
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 towards 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)
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.
View all translations of preference
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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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