preference
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Also seen as: preferences · preferencing · preferenced
Sense 1
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")
Lựa chọn một thứ hoặc người này hơn người khác
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The option to so select, and the one selected.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
VerbRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “preference” mean?
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")
Is “preference” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.