Preferences

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts11 letters

Definition of Preferences

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.

noun

The user-specified settings of parameters in interactive computer software

Anagrams of Preferences

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "preferences":

10-LETTER WORDS

preference references

9-LETTER WORDS

prescreen reference

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

creeper fencers preener prefers reefers refence referee serener sneerer spencer

6-LETTER WORDS

censer creeps creese crepes enserf fencer fences freers freres pensee preens prefer reefer refers reseen+4 more

5-LETTER WORDS

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Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

forechoice

Rhyming Words

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