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preference
US /ˈprɛfərəns, ˈprɛfrəns/
・UK /ˈprefrəns/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something that is liked/wanted more than another
Chocolate ice cream would be my preference for dessert
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Special consideration or advantage given to someone or something.
The company gave preference to internal candidates for the job.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of giving advantage to one party over another in a legal setting.
The court gave preference to the plaintiff in this case.
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Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?
- the cichlids showed a distinct preference to the area of the aquarium where they had
the cichlids showed a distinct preference to the area of the aquarium where they had
BOX SET: English In A Minute 9 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
- If someone says 'I don't mind', it means that they have 'no preference' or that they are 'happy for something to happen'.
If someone says 'I don't mind', it means that they have 'no preference' or that they are 'happy for something to happen'.
The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 11 minutes! ??
- Both are fine - it's down to your personal preference.
Both are fine - it's down to your personal preference.
Do Cats Understand Kisses and Hugs?
- Did you know that cats often demonstrate a preference for one person above others?
Did you know that cats often demonstrate a preference for one person above others?
Spring /Summer 2025 Fashion Trends You’ll Absolutely Love | 20 Chic Styles & Must-Have Looks!
- Incorporating bows can range from subtle accents to bold statements, depending on your style preference.
Incorporating bows can range from subtle accents to bold statements, depending on your style preference.
- Incorporating bows can range from subtle accents to bold statements, depending on your style preference.
Incorporating bows can range from subtle accents to bold statements, depending on your style preference.
United States vs Canada | Medical School & Becoming a Doctor
- May also give preference to students who have completed an elective rotation at their program.
May also give preference to students who have completed an elective rotation at their program.
- Residencies may also give preference to students who have completed an elective rotation at their program.
Residencies may also give preference to students who have completed an elective rotation at their program.
Should all Toilets be Gender Neutral?
- As for my personal preference, based on the aforementioned history of running into men's rooms when I really gotta go, growing up in the rural regions of a developing country where most toilets looked like this.
As for my personal preference, based on the aforementioned history of running into men's rooms when I really gotta go, growing up in the rural regions of a developing country where most toilets looked like this.
Top 0.01% CS2 Player Shares His Aim Routine (Aimlabs + KovaaK's Optimized Settings)
- This is just pretty much pure preference, so you do you here to be honest.
This is just pretty much pure preference, so you do you here to be honest.
- It's your preference.
It's your preference.
Ask senior leaders these questions
- While I won't go so far as to suggest that you should automatically adopt whichever setup your leader prefers, I think that knowing their preference at a minimum is helpful.
While I won't go so far as to suggest that you should automatically adopt whichever setup your leader prefers, I think that knowing their preference at a minimum is helpful.
- While I won't go so far as to suggest that you should automatically adopt whichever setup your leader prefers, I think that knowing their preference at a minimum is helpful.
While I won't go so far as to suggest that you should automatically adopt whichever setup your leader prefers, I think that knowing their preference at a minimum is helpful.
Before You Get Back With Your Ex — Watch THIS
- Fourth question. Can we say why we've changed, at length and in depth, not merely feel we have changed? Can we turn warm intentions into words, and a lot of words at that? The cynic tends to chip in at this point to add anyone can say they've changed, but what's hard, and what counts, is to show one's changed. Actions, not words, are where it's at. To which we'd say, yes, of course, but also that people who can describe at some length – we're talking a minimum of five hours of conversation – about what's going on in them, and hear what's at play in the other, also have a good chance of following through at the level of action. Analytically precise words are not always cheap. It's not a simple matter to speak clearly about one's past emotional immaturity and idiocy, and by the time people can, it's a sign of a certain dawning wisdom which can stretch beyond mere fine intentions. At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference. Oh, I'm not so good with language. Words fail me. I don't do introspection very well. I love you, but I can't always say why. We're sorry for such a person. We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance. We both agree that this exam commits us to nothing whatsoever.
Fourth question. Can we say why we've changed, at length and in depth, not merely feel we have changed? Can we turn warm intentions into words, and a lot of words at that? The cynic tends to chip in at this point to add anyone can say they've changed, but what's hard, and what counts, is to show one's changed. Actions, not words, are where it's at. To which we'd say, yes, of course, but also that people who can describe at some length – we're talking a minimum of five hours of conversation – about what's going on in them, and hear what's at play in the other, also have a good chance of following through at the level of action. Analytically precise words are not always cheap. It's not a simple matter to speak clearly about one's past emotional immaturity and idiocy, and by the time people can, it's a sign of a certain dawning wisdom which can stretch beyond mere fine intentions. At the same time, we should be very suspicious of any ex who tries to pass off their reluctance to sit an exam or their unwillingness to speak as a small matter indicating nothing other than a personal preference. Oh, I'm not so good with language. Words fail me. I don't do introspection very well. I love you, but I can't always say why. We're sorry for such a person. We also know that they plainly do not merit another chance. We both agree that this exam commits us to nothing whatsoever.