What does Preference mean?

Definitions for Preference
ˈprɛf ər əns, ˈprɛf rənspref·er·ence

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Preference.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. preference, penchant, predilection, tastenoun

    a strong liking

    "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"

  2. predilection, preference, orientationnoun

    a predisposition in favor of something

    "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation"

  3. preference, druthersnoun

    the right or chance to choose

    "given my druthers, I'd eat cake"

  4. preferencenoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. preferencenoun

    The selection of one thing or person over others.

  2. preferencenoun

    The option to so select, and the one selected.

  3. preferencenoun

    The state of being preferred over others.

  4. preferencenoun

    A strong liking or personal valuation.

  5. preferencenoun

    A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.

  6. preferencenoun

    Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.

  7. preferenceverb

    To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Preferencenoun

    Etymology: preference, Fr. from prefer.

    It gives as much due to good works, as is consistent with the grace of the gospel; it gives as much preference to divine grace, as is consistent with the precepts of the gospel. Thomas Sprat.

    Leave the criticks on either side, to contend about the preference due to this or that sort of poetry. Dryden.

    We find in ourselves a power to begin or forbear several actions of our minds and motions of our bodies, barely by a thought or preference of the mind, ordering the doing, or not doing such a particular action. John Locke.

    The several musical instruments in the hands of the Apollo’s, Muses and Fauns, might give light to the dispute for preference between the ancient and modern musick. Addison.

    A secret pleasure touch’d Athena’s soul
    To see the pref’rence due to sacred age
    Regarded. Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

    This passes with his soft admirers, and gives him the preference to Virgil . Dryden.

    It directs one, in preference to, or with neglect of the other, and thereby either the continuation or change becomes voluntary. John Locke.

    I shall give an account of some of those appropriate and discriminating notices wherein the human body differs, and hath preference above the most perfect brutal nature. Matthew Hale.

    Herein is evident the visible discrimination between the human nature, and its preference before it. Matthew Hale.

    The knowledge of things alone gives a value to our reasonings, and preference to one man’s knowledge over another. John Locke.

Wikipedia

  1. Preference

    In psychology, economics and philosophy, preference is a technical term usually used in relation to choosing between alternatives. For example, someone prefers A over B if they would rather choose A than B. Preferences are central to decision theory because of this relation to behavior. Some methods such as Ordinal Priority Approach use preference relation for decision-making. As connative states, they are closely related to desires. The difference between the two is that desires are directed at one object while preferences concern a comparison between two alternatives, of which one is preferred to the other. In insolvency, the term is used to determine which outstanding obligation the insolvent party has to settle first.

ChatGPT

  1. preference

    Preference refers to the selection or choice of one item, person, or idea over others based on personal liking, desirability, or value. It signifies an individual or group's tendency or inclination towards a particular option in a given set of alternatives. Preference can be influenced by a variety of factors including personal tastes, social influences, cultural practices or even physiological needs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Preferencenoun

    the act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference

  2. Preferencenoun

    that which is preferred; the object of choice or superior favor; as, which is your preference?

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. prfrence.]

Wikidata

  1. Preference

    The term preferences is used in a variety of related, but not identical, ways in the scientific literature. This makes it necessary to make explicit the sense in which the term is used in different social sciences.

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British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Preference' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4245

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Preference' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4512

  3. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Preference' in Nouns Frequency: #1349

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Preference in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Preference in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Preference in a Sentence

  1. House Democrats:

    Giving preference to content of one political ideology over another would fundamentally conflict with our goal of providing services that work for everyone.

  2. Goldman Sachs:

    Within this context, it is also worth noting that the Fed’s apparent preference for earlier balance sheet action makes the BoE’s own runoff plans less idiosyncratic, which we though could have held back GBP’s response to policy action.

  3. Chip Unruh:

    Senator Reed's preference is to wait for the hearing process before commenting on nominees, but in this case there are real warning signs flashing and if this nomination moves forward, Senator Reed will oppose it.

  4. Pope Francis:

    Their preference for the smallest and poorest was the reflection and measure of their unconditional love of God.

  5. Andrae Rupprechter:

    Should other countries present similar subsidy plans, we will fight these in court, giving preference to nuclear power is unacceptable. Nuclear energy is neither safe nor economical. A lawsuit may also make potential investors hesitant.

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