preference

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a strong liking

   my own preference is for good literature

2. 2
   noun

   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.

3. 3
   noun

   The option to so select, and the one selected.

   Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?

4. 4
   noun

   grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

5. 5
   noun

   the right or chance to choose

6. 6
   noun

   a predisposition in favor of something

7. 7
   noun

   The state of being preferred over others.

8. 8
   noun

   A strong liking or personal valuation.

Etymology

From Middle French preference, from Medieval Latin preferentia. Doublet of preferans. Morphologically prefer + -ence.