preference

Pluralpreferences

Formspreferences, preferencing, preferenced

1. 1
   nouncountable or uncountable

   A strong liking for one thing more than others.

   Like always reaching for the blue cup instead of the red one.

   She has a strong preference for spicy food.

   His preference for quiet mornings shaped his whole daily routine.

   Similarliking, fondness, taste, partiality, predilection

   Oppositeaversion, dislike, distaste, antipathy

2. 2
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The act of choosing one thing or person instead of others.

   Like picking the apples and leaving the oranges in the bowl.

   Their preference for the older design surprised the whole team.

   He showed a clear preference for working alone.

   Similarliking, partiality, predilection, inclination, fondness

   Oppositeaversion, dislike

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3. 3
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The chance to choose one thing, and the thing you end up choosing.

   Like being handed a menu and then naming the dish you want.

   If you have a preference, tell me which room you want.

   Tea or coffee? What's your preference?

   Similarchoice, pick, option, selection

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4. 4
   nouncountable or uncountable

   Being chosen or wanted more than others.

   Like letting the oldest child go first every single time.

   Local suppliers were given preference over foreign competitors.

   Senior staff receive preference when shifts are assigned.

   Similarpriority, precedence, favor, advantage

5. 5
   nouncountable or uncountable

   Unfair favoring of one person or group over others.

   Like a teacher who is nicer to her favorite students.

   The judge showed clear preference toward one side of the case.

   Hiring based on preference for friends led to many complaints.

   Similarfavoritism, bias, partiality, nepotism

   Oppositeimpartiality, fairness, neutrality

6. 6
   verbUStransitive

   To treat someone or something better than others on purpose.

   Like a coach who always picks the same player first.

   Many schools preference students who live nearby.

   The city decided to preference local builders for the project.

   Similarfavor, prioritize, privilege

   Oppositedisadvantage, penalize

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7. 7
   noununcountable

   A card game played mostly in Eastern Europe.

   We played preference late into the night at my grandmother's house.

   He learned preference from his uncle during the long winters.

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