Expediency and Preference

Expediency

Expediency noun - Suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances.

Preference and expediency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Expediency".

Nearby Words: expedient, expedience

Preference

Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.

Expediency and preference are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expediency" instead a noun "Preference".

How words are described

simple simple expediency simple preference
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