preference

ˈprɛfərəns
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Translation of preference from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

general liking

greater liking for one alternative over others
  • She has a strong preference for chocolate ice cream.Ze heeft een sterke voorkeur voor chocolade-ijs.
2.

ranking choice

priority or advantage given to one thing
  • In the job application process, veterans often receive preference.Bij de sollicitatieprocedure krijgen veteranen vaak voorrang.
3.

games

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card game played in Eastern Europe
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preferans
  • They played preference all night.Ze speelden de hele nacht preferans.
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Expressions with preference: examples in English and translations in Dutch

de voorkeur geven aan
voorrang geven aan
We give preference to local candidates.
voortrekken
prefereren
She always shows preference for chocolate ice cream.
bij voorkeur
liever
By preference, she drinks tea instead of coffee.
boven
She chose tea in preference to coffee.
kwestie van smaak
The type of music played at the party was a matter of preference.
seksuele voorkeur
Her sexual preference is for women.

Synonyms and analogies of preference in English

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.

Translations of "preference" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
voorkeurnm.

He selects his projects by preference, focusing on creative challenges.

Hij kiest zijn projecten bij voorkeur op basis van creatieve uitdagingen.

voorliefdenf.

The bowler, placed on the coat rack, signaled an old-fashioned style preference.

De bolhoed aan de kapstok verraadde zijn voorliefde voor een ouderwetse stijl.

voorrangnm.

During the sale, they give preference to loyal customers by offering special discounts.

Tijdens de uitverkoop krijgen vaste klanten voorrang met speciale kortingen.

prioriteitnf.

Financial pressure created a preference for safety over innovation.

Door de focus op de financiële operatie werd veiligheid een prioriteit boven innovatie.

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Other translations for preference:

  • wensnm.
  • keuzenf.
  • smaaknm.
  • liefdenf.

preference: Examples and translations in context

She tends to show preference for classical music over pop genres.

Ze geeft meestal de voorkeur aan klassieke muziek boven popmuziek.

By preference, she chooses tea over coffee every morning.

Bij voorkeur kiest ze elke ochtend voor thee in plaats van koffie.

By preference, my parents spend their vacations at the beach.

Mijn ouders brengen hun vakanties bij voorkeur aan zee door.

His preference for very spicy food is just a matter of taste.

Zijn voorkeur voor erg pittig eten is gewoon een kwestie van smaak.

The opting in the survey showed a clear preference for remote work.

De keuzes in de enquête lieten een duidelijke voorkeur voor thuiswerken zien.

The coach shows preference for players with strong defensive skills.

De coach heeft een voorkeur voor spelers met sterke verdedigende kwaliteiten.

The artist tends to show preference for bright colors in her paintings.

De kunstenares werkt bij voorkeur met felle kleuren in haar schilderijen.

By preference, the company hires candidates with prior experience in marketing.

Het bedrijf neemt bij voorkeur kandidaten aan met werkervaring in marketing.

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