Preference
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Preference
noun
- 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."
- The option to so select, and the one selected.
"Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?"
- The state of being preferred over others.
- A strong liking or personal valuation.
- A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
verb
- To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
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