Definition of preferrence
1. preference [ n ] a strong liking
Examples:
"my own preference is for good literature"
"the Irish have a penchant for blarney"
(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 prefer2. preference [ n ] a predisposition in favor of something
Examples:
"a predilection for expensive cars"
"his sexual preferences"
"showed a Marxist orientation"
(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 choose3. preference [ n ] the right or chance to choose
Examples: : "given my druthers, I'd eat cake"
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)
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