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general preference

[ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˈprɛf.ər.əns]
nounpl: general preferences
preferência geral
1. a widespread or commonly held liking or choice for something over alternatives
There is a general preference for online shopping among younger consumers.
Há uma preferência geral por compras online entre consumidores mais jovens.
2. a tendency or inclination that applies broadly across a population or group
The general preference in the office is to work from home on Fridays.
A preferência geral no escritório é trabalhar de casa nas sextas-feiras.
Synonyms
common preferencewidespread preferencepopular choicegeneral tendencycollective preference
Antonyms
individual preferenceminority preferenceparticular preferencespecific choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preferência geral
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preferência geral
commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
preferência geral
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

by general preference
general preference for something
show a general preference
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