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Preference

PREH-fur-uhns

/ˈprɛfɜːrʌns/

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preference

Dictionary meaning

Grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties).

Examples

  • My own preference is for good literature.

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