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Definition of preferrence

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1. preference [ n ] a strong liking
Examples: "my own preference is for good literature" "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"

Used in print:

(Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)

Only a radical change in the nature of the population in the central_city would be likely to destroy this preference - and we must now turn our attention to the question of whether such a change , gloomily foreseen by so many urban diagnosticians , is actually upon us .

Synonyms taste preference predilection penchant Related Terms liking weakness acquired_taste prefer

2. preference [ n ] a predisposition in favor of something
Examples: "a predilection for expensive cars" "his sexual preferences" "showed a Marxist orientation"

Used in print:

(Successful Farming, 59:12...)

The selection of materials depends_on skills of available labor for installation , cost of materials available locally , and your own preference .

(U.S. Reports. Volume 366. Cases Adjudged in the...)

Counsel for du_Pont indicated a preference for the submission of detailed plans by both sides at an early date .

Synonyms preference predilection orientation Related Terms predisposition choose

3. preference [ n ] the right or chance to choose
Examples: : "given my druthers, I'd eat cake"

Synonyms druthers preference Related Terms option wish

4. preference [ n ] grant of favor or advantage to one over another (esp to a country or countries in matters of international trade such as levying duties)

Synonyms preference Related Terms advantage

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