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preference

/ˈprɛf.ər.əns/

Translations

preferencenoun

preferences

/ˈprɛf.ər.əns/

пристрастие

His preference for spicy food is well-known.

Его пристрастие к острой пище хорошо известно.

предпочтение

She has a preference for tea over coffee.

Она имеет предпочтение к чаю перед кофе.

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Synonyms

preferenceverb

preferenced

Past Simple

preferenced

Past Participle

preferencing

Gerund

Transitive verb chiefly in Australian and business English meaning ‘to give preference to; to rank in order of preference’.

Synonyms

treat preferentially

bias (toward)

give priority to

preferenceadjective

/ˈprɛf.ər.əns/

/ˈprɛf.ɚ.əns/

Used attributively (prenominal) to denote items having priority, especially in finance (e.g., "preference shares"); not typically gradable.

Synonyms

Definitions

preferencenoun

A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

She has a preference for tea over coffee.

A prior right or precedence, especially in connection with the payment of debts.

The bank has a preference over other creditors in the event of bankruptcy.

An option that is chosen over others.

His preference was to stay home rather than go out.

A configurable setting in software or an application that tailors behaviour to a user's liking.

You can change your display preferences in the settings menu.

preferenceverb

To assign or give preference to; to favour or rank according to preference.

Australian voters must preference at least six candidates on the ballot paper.

preferenceadjective

Having or conferring priority, privileged status, or a preferred position.

The company issued preference shares to attract investors.