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preference
What does preference mean?
preference (noun): a strong liking or personal valuation.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use preference in a sentence?
- My own preference is for good literature. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does preference come from?
From Middle French preference, from Medieval Latin preferentia.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of preference?
Words related to preference
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “preference” mean?
a strong liking or personal valuation
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the time period between dawn and noon
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arrangement, disposition, or sequence
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a pair who associate with one another
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penchant
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position
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industry
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research
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