preference

A noun referring to a greater liking or inclination for one alternative over another, or a choice based on personal taste.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее большее предпочтение или склонность к одной альтернативе перед другой, или выбор, основанный на личном вкусе.esSustantivo que indica una mayor inclinación o gusto por una alternativa sobre otra, o una elección basada en el gusto personal.frNom désignant une plus grande appréciation ou inclination pour une alternative par rapport à une autre, ou un choix fondé sur le goût personnel.deSubstantiv, das eine größere Neigung oder Vorliebe für eine Alternative gegenüber einer anderen bezeichnet; eine Wahl, die auf persönlichem Geschmack beruht.ptSubstantivo que designa a inclinação ou o gosto por uma alternativa em vez de outra, ou a escolha feita com base no gosto pessoal.zh表示对某一选择或事物有更大的喜爱或倾向，或基于个人喜好作出的选择。arاسم يعني تفضيل شيء أو شخص على غيره، أو الميل إلى اختيار معين بناءً على الرغبة أو الذوق الشخصي.

1. Liking or choice A2 formal

   A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

   • She has a preference for classical music over pop.
   • His preference is to work in the morning.
   • We need to know your preference for the dinner menu.

   ruПредпочтениеesPreferenciafrpréférencedeVorliebeptPreferênciazh偏好arتفضيل

   Synonymes: biaschoicefondnessinclinationleaninglikingpartialitypenchantpredilectionpredispositionselectiontaste

   Antonymes: antipathyaversiondislikeindifference

2. Favorable treatment B1 formal

   The state of being liked or favored more than someone or something else.

   • The manager showed preference to his own team members.
   • The policy gives preference to local businesses.
   • She was given preference over other candidates due to her experience.

   ruПредпочтениеesTrato favorablefrTraitement favorabledeVorzugptPreferênciazh偏好arتفضيل

   Synonymes: biasfavorpartialityprecedencepriority

• preferences plural form
• preferences' possessive plural form
• preference's possessive singular form