preference

preference is a 10-letter English word with 6 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference. Face value is 17 in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 17 · Words With Friends 20 · 6 senses

Definitions

1. noun. The act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference.
2. noun. That which is preferred; the object of choice or superior favor; as, which is your preference?
3. noun. grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
4. noun. the right or chance to choose

   "given my druthers, I'd eat cake"

   Synonyms: druthers

5. noun. a predisposition in favor of something

   "a predilection for expensive cars"

   "his sexual preferences"

   Synonyms: orientation, predilection

6. noun. a strong liking

   "my own preference is for good literature"

   "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"

   Synonyms: penchant, predilection, taste

Synonyms

druthers, orientation, predilection, penchant, taste

Common word forms

preferences

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