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Preferences

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")

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📖 Definitions of "Preferences"

noun

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")
"He has a preference for crisp wines."
2
The option to so select, and the one selected.
"Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?"
3
The state of being preferred over others.
4
A strong liking or personal valuation.

verb

1
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.

noun

1
The user-specified settings of parameters in interactive computer software

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Preferences"

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Word	Definition
druthersnoun	(US, informal, often humorous) Wishes, preferences.
predilectionnoun	A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
penchantnoun	Taste, liking, or inclination (for).
tastenoun	One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
gspnoun	Initialism of Generalized System of Preferences.
discountnoun	A reduction in price.
ratesnoun	(British, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong) Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government.
lendingnoun	The action of, or an instance of the action of the verb to lend.
generalized	Made more general, less specialized.
concessionsnoun	A concessions stand.
concessionarynoun	one who owns a concession or a franchise
concessionnoun	The act of conceding.
motivationnoun	An incentive or reason for doing something.
preferably	In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.
preferential	Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.
favourablenoun	(plural only) Favourability ratings, percentage of people in favour.
advantagesnoun	(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
affiliationsnoun	The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.
aspirationsnoun	The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
benefitsnoun	public assistance; welfare.