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1
a person or thing that is preferred over others
- my preference is soul music
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2
positive regard for something
- a preference for cool weather
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3
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
- he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom
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4
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
- a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander
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The first known use of preference was in 1673
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