PREFERENCE
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PREFERENCE
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.
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
Examples of PREFERENCE in a Sentence
- "He has a preference for crisp wines."
- "Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?"
Word Details
Is PREFERENCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PREFERENCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PREFERENCE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PREFERENCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | f | e | r | e | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PREFERENCE
67 words from the letters in PREFERENCE
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How to Use PREFERENCE in Word Games
PREFERENCE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PREFERENCE to find 67 additional valid words.