preference

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

preferences

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

preference

past (v2)

preferenced

past participle (v3)

preferenced

present participle

preferencing

3rd person singular

preferences

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

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")

   • He has a preference for crisp wines.

2. 2.The option to so select, and the one selected.

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

3. 3.The state of being preferred over others.

4. 4.A strong liking or personal valuation.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.

Overall

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• taste

Word family

• prefer