Preferences: meaning, definitions and examples

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preferences

 

[ ˈprɛf(ə)rənsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personalization

A set of choices that reflect a person's likes and dislikes.

Synonyms

choices, options, settings

Examples of usage

  • Customizing your preferences on social media platforms.
  • Setting your preferences for email notifications.
  • The app allows users to adjust their preferences for a personalized experience.
Context #2 | Noun

consumer behavior

The predetermined or desired choice of a consumer when making a purchase decision.

Synonyms

desires, inclinations, tastes

Examples of usage

  • Understanding consumer preferences helps businesses tailor their products.
  • The company conducted a survey to find out the preferences of their target market.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

A setting or option that can be adjusted to suit the user's requirements.

Synonyms

configurations, options, settings

Examples of usage

  • Changing the display preferences on your computer.
  • Customizing font size is one of the preferences in the application.

Translations

Translations of the word "preferences" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preferências

🇮🇳 प्राथमिकताएँ

🇩🇪 Vorlieben

🇮🇩 preferensi

🇺🇦 уподобання

🇵🇱 preferencje

🇯🇵 好み

🇫🇷 préférences

🇪🇸 preferencias

🇹🇷 tercihler

🇰🇷 선호

🇸🇦 تفضيلات

🇨🇿 preference

🇸🇰 preferencie

🇨🇳 偏好

🇸🇮 preference

🇮🇸 áhugamál

🇰🇿 ұнатулар

🇬🇪 პრეფერენციები

🇦🇿 üstünlüklər

🇲🇽 preferencias

Etymology

The word 'preferences' originated from the Latin word 'praefērre', which means 'to carry in front, prefer'. The concept of preferences has been integral to human decision-making and personalization throughout history. In the modern context, preferences play a crucial role in consumer behavior, user experience design, and customization options in various software applications.

See also: prefer, preferably, preference, preferred, preferring.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,629 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.