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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
How To Be Polite In English
- It can be used when talking about a desire or preference one has in the present.
It can be used when talking about a desire or preference one has in the present.
- It can be used when talking about a desire or preference one has in the present.
It can be used when talking about a desire or preference one has in the present.
Does Size Matter?
- Yeah, yeah, that's a preference.
Yeah, yeah, that's a preference.
English Used At Hotel
- It depends on what kind of preference you have.
It depends on what kind of preference you have.
- It depends on what kind of preference you have. You can choose whichever that you like.
It depends on what kind of preference you have. You can choose whichever that you like.
Efficiency in Comedy: The Office vs. Friends
- but what most of it comes down to is simply personal preference.
but what most of it comes down to is simply personal preference.
- Again, personal preference.
Again, personal preference.