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preference

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

preference

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preference is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, preference is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpreference

1noun
  • 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")

    Example: "He has a preference for crisp wines."

  • The option to so select, and the one selected.

    Example: "Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?"

  • The state of being preferred over others.
  • A strong liking or personal valuation.
  • A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
1verb
  • To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.

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