Preference
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Preference
noun
- 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")
"He has a preference for crisp wines."
- The option to so select, and the one selected.
"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.
verb
- To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
Anagrams of Preference
No exact anagrams found for "preference". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
f4
e1
r1
e1
n1
c3
e1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Preference
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Preference"
Preference is a 10-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Preference" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "preference" is a high-scoring word.