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general preference
[ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˈprɛf.ər.əns]
noun
pl: 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 preference
widespread preference
popular choice
general tendency
collective preference
Antonyms
individual preference
minority preference
particular preference
specific 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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