Definition of Preference

1. Noun. A strong liking. "The Irish have a penchant for blarney"

Exact synonyms: Penchant, Predilection, Taste
Generic synonyms: Liking
Specialized synonyms: Acquired Taste, Weakness
Derivative terms: Prefer

2. Noun. A predisposition in favor of something. "Showed a Marxist orientation"
Exact synonyms: Orientation, Predilection
Generic synonyms: Predisposition
Derivative terms: Prefer, Preferent, Preferential

3. Noun. The right or chance to choose. "Given my druthers, I'd eat cake"
Exact synonyms: Druthers
Generic synonyms: Alternative, Choice, Option
Specialized synonyms: Wish

4. Noun. Grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties).
Generic synonyms: Advantage, Vantage

Definition of Preference

1. n. The act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference.

Definition of Preference

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Preference

prefading
prefard
prefascist
prefatorial
prefatory
prefect
prefects
prefectural
prefecture
prefectures
prefer
preferabilities
preferability
preferable
preferably
preference (current term)
preferences
preference shares
preferential
preferentially
preferment
preferments
preferred
preferred shares
preferred stock
preferrer
preferrers
preferring
prefers
prefeudal

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