Preference vs. Discrimination
Difference Between Preference and Discrimination
Preferencenoun
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.Discriminationnoun
Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
Preferencenoun
The option to so select, and the one selected.
Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?Discriminationnoun
The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.
Preferencenoun
The state of being preferred over others.
Discriminationnoun
(sometimes discrimination against) Distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
sexual or racial discriminationreverse discriminationPreferencenoun
A strong liking or personal valuation.
Discriminationnoun
The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
Preferencenoun
A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
Discriminationnoun
That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.
Preferenceverb
(US) To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
Discriminationnoun
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Preferencenoun
a strong liking;
my own preference is for good literaturethe Irish have a penchant for blarneyDiscriminationnoun
the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
Preferencenoun
a predisposition in favor of something;
a predilection for expensive carshis sexual preferencesshowed a Marxist orientationPreferencenoun
the right or chance to choose;
given my druthers, I'd eat cakePreferencenoun
grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
