definite preference

collocation in English

meaningsofdefiniteandpreference

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definite
adjective
uk
/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/us
/ˈdef.ən.ət/
fixed, certain, ...
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preference
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈpref.ər.əns/us
/ˈpref.ər.əns/
the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing ...
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(Definition ofdefiniteandpreferencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Although many plant names continued to be published under different classification schemes, botanists began to show adefinitepreferencefor the binomial system.
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The duty should check the influx of inferior grades of yeast and afford adefinitepreferencefor the higher grade quality.
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That is adefinitepreferenceas against using their own money in their own country, and a preference in the case of sending it abroad.
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If that is so, it is clear that they are going to be given adefinitepreferenceover other forms of transport.
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It seems to show adefinitepreferencefor the finding of voluntary minders by the parents themselves.
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Can he guarantee them adefinitepreference?
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Nodefinitepreferencefor soil type has been determined, having been found in sands, clay, gravels, and peat.
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Elsheimer had adefinitepreferencefor choosing rare or original subjects, both for his mythological and religious paintings.
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In addition, females demonstrate definite preferences for certain males, and rival males heed these preferences.
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