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Preference

//ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of") countable, uncountable

    "He has a preference for crisp wines."

  2. 2
    Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe. uncountable
  3. 3
    grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) wordnet
  4. 4
    The option to so select, and the one selected. countable, uncountable

    "Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?"

  5. 5
    the right or chance to choose wordnet
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  1. 6
    The state of being preferred over others. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    a predisposition in favor of something wordnet
  3. 8
    A strong liking or personal valuation. countable, uncountable
  4. 9
    a strong liking wordnet
  5. 10
    A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to. US

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French preference, from Medieval Latin preferentia. Doublet of preferans. Morphologically prefer + -ence.

Etymology 2

From Middle French preference, from Medieval Latin preferentia. Doublet of preferans. Morphologically prefer + -ence.

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