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.
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