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preference

[ pref-er-uhns, pref-ruhns ]

noun

  1. the act of preferring.
  2. the state of being preferred.
  3. that which is preferred; choice:

    His preference is vanilla, not chocolate.

    Synonyms: ,

  4. a practical advantage given to one over others.
  5. a prior right or claim, as to payment of dividends or to assets upon dissolution.
  6. the favoring of one country or group of countries by granting special advantages over others in international trade.


preference

/ ˈprɛfrəns; ˈprɛfərəns /

noun

  1. the act of preferring
  2. something or someone preferred
  3. law
    1. the settling of the claims of one or more creditors before or to the exclusion of those of the others
    2. a prior right to payment, as of a dividend or share in the assets of a company in the event of liquidation
  4. commerce the granting of favour or precedence to particular foreign countries, as by levying differential tariffs
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDz·İ·Գ noun
  • -İ·Գ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of preference1

From the Medieval Latin word praeferentia, dating back to 1595–1605. See prefer, -ence
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Synonym Study

See choice.
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Indeed, the increased preference for spicy foods is a significant cultural phenomenon.

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Gaitok will show his girlfriend, Mook, that his compassion and preference for care over violence will not stand in his way in apprehending the robbers.

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"The reciprocal tariffs effectively nullify the preferences that sub-Saharan Africa countries enjoy under Agoa," South Africa's foreign and trade ministers said in a joint statement on Friday.

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But some are concerned that they enhance preferences for sweet tastes in children which can be hard to overcome.

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Even budget airlines are attempting to cater to high-end preferences, including Spirit, which unveiled an in-flight first class option in August.

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