preference

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  • IPA: /ˈpɾɛf(ə)ɾ(ə)ns/, SAMPA: /"prEf(@)r(@)ns/

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preference (plural preferences)

  1. The selection of one thing or person over others.
  2. The option to so select, and the one selected.
  3. The state of being preferred over others.
  4. A strong liking or personal valuation.
  5. A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
  6. A card game.

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selection
chance to select or selected
a state being preferred
liking
bias
a card game

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preference (third-person singular simple present preferences, present participle preferencing, simple past and past participle preferenced)

  1. (US) To give preferential treatment to; to prefer

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preference f.

  1. preference (selection of one thing or person over others)
    spotřebitelské preference
    volební preference

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