Preference ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Preference ( noun )

1. The act of preferring.
2. A favorable bias towards something; a preference for one thing over another.
3. A right or opportunity to choose or select something.

Origin:

From old french, from latin praeferentia, from praeferens, present participle of praeferre ("to carry forward, bring forward, prefer").

Examples:

1. I have a preference for dark chocolate over milk chocolate.
2. He was given the preference for the job over the other applicants.
3. The company has a preference for hiring local candidates.
4. Due to her preference for classical music, she never listened to pop songs.
5. The school gave preference to children from low-income families for its scholarship program.

(As a verb)

Preference ( verb )

1. The act of preferring.
2. A favorable bias towards something; a preference for one thing over another.
3. A right or opportunity to choose or select something.

Origin:

From old french, from latin praeferentia, from praeferens, present participle of praeferre ("to carry forward, bring forward, prefer").

Examples:

1. I have a preference for dark chocolate over milk chocolate.
2. He was given the preference for the job over the other applicants.
3. The company has a preference for hiring local candidates.
4. Due to her preference for classical music, she never listened to pop songs.
5. The school gave preference to children from low-income families for its scholarship program.