Meaning & Definition of word "Preference"

Preference

/ˈprɛfərənss/

1. The state of liking or wanting one thing more than another.
- Example: She has a strong preference for chocolate over vanilla ice cream.
2. A special liking for one of two or more alternatives.
- Example: His preference for quieter environments makes him enjoy working from home.
3. The act of choosing or selecting something over another option.
- Example: The survey revealed a preference among consumers for sustainable products.
4. An advantage or priority given to one option over others.
- Example: Many companies offer preference to graduates from certain universities during the hiring process.

From Latin 'praeferentia', meaning 'to prefer'.

first preference:

the option that is most favored or chosen.

preference over:

to favor one thing or person in comparison to another.

show preference:

to indicate a choice or favoritism.

personal preference:

an individual's specific tastes or choices.

preference listing:

a prioritized list of choices or options.

prefer:

to like one thing better than another.

preferential:

giving or showing an advantage to one over others.

preferential treatment:

favoring one person or group over others.

preference share:

a type of share that gives shareholders a right to dividends before common shareholders.

Meaning: picking favorites

Example Sentence: She's always picking favorites when it comes to movies.

Meaning: playing favorites

Example Sentence: It feels like the teacher is playing favorites with the students.