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English noun: preference

1. preference (feeling) a strong liking


SamplesMy own preference is for good literature.
The Irish have a penchant for blarney.


Synonymspenchant, predilection, taste


Broader (hypernym)liking


Narrower (hyponym)acquired taste, weakness

2. preference (cognition) a predisposition in favor of something


SamplesA predilection for expensive cars.
His sexual preferences.
Showed a Marxist orientation.


Synonymsorientation, predilection


Broader (hypernym)predisposition

3. preference (cognition) the right or chance to choose


SamplesGiven my druthers, I'd eat cake.


Synonymsdruthers


Broader (hypernym)alternative, choice, option


Narrower (hyponym)wish

4. preference (attribute) grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)


Broader (hypernym)advantage, vantage









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