preferencepattern
nounUK /ˈprɛf.ər.əns ˈpæt.ən/
US /ˈprɛf.ɚ.əns ˈpæt.ɚn/
A preference pattern is the usual way someone likes to choose things.
Her preference pattern is to pick the blue crayon every time.
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2. A repeated way of favoring one option over others in a group or system.
The survey showed a clear preference pattern among younger voters.
3. In design, a recurring arrangement that shows what users tend to pick.
The app's menu follows a common preference pattern for easy tapping.
4. A predictable tendency in how someone ranks or selects items.
His preference pattern for music stayed the same for years.