preference

noun
UK: /ˈprefərəns/
US: /ˈprefərəns/

  1. A feeling of liking or wanting one thing more than another.

    1. I have a preference for tea over coffee because of taste.
    2. My preference is to stay home, but I will go out if necessary because of friends.

  2. The power or opportunity to choose; prior claim or right.

    1. She gave preference to red shoes over black because of color.
    2. Customers get preference if they've been shopping here for many years because of loyalty.

Synonyms

choice option selection priority inclination liking
preference transitive-verb

  1. To choose or favor one thing over another.

    1. I preference walking over driving for exercise because I am health focused.
    2. She preferences that style of dress over others because it makes her feel confident.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preference" in English means: A feeling of liking or wanting one thing more than another., The power or opportunity to choose; prior claim or right..

The phonetic transcription of "preference" is /ˈprefərəns/ in British English and /ˈprefərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preference": choice, option, selection, priority, inclination, liking.

Example usage of "preference": "I have a preference for tea over coffee because of taste.". More examples on the page.