"preference cascade" meaning in English

See preference cascade in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: preference cascades [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} preference cascade (plural preference cascades)
  1. (psychology) The situation where people's private opinions reach a tipping point and become publicly expressed and accepted. Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-preference_cascade-en-noun-s0xyd8Eg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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