preference

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

Noun

countable uncountable

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of") / The option to so select, and the one selected.

Japanese Meaning

他のものや人と比べ、特定のものや人を好んで選ぶ行為・傾向 / 数ある選択肢の中で、特定のものを優先的に好むこと

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Her preference for coffee over tea surprised everyone.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女のコーヒーに対する好みが紅茶より強いことは皆を驚かせた。

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Sense（1）

He has a preference for crisp wines.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

The option to so select, and the one selected.

Where we once sent love letters in a sealed envelope, or stuck photographs of our children in a family album, now such private material is despatched to servers and clouds operated by people we don't know and will never meet. Perhaps we assume that our name, address and search preferences will be viewed by some unseen pair of corporate eyes, probably not human, and don't mind that much.

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Sense（3）

The state of being preferred over others.

Sense（4）

A strong liking or personal valuation.

Sense（5）

A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.

preferences

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