preference
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
noun
- 1
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.”
- 2
The option to so select, and the one selected.
“Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?”
- 3
The state of being preferred over others.
- 4
A strong liking or personal valuation.
- 5
A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
noun
- 1
Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
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