Definitions
1.nounThe 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.nounThe option to so select, and the one selected."Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?"
3.nounThe state of being preferred over others.
4.nounA strong liking or personal valuation.
5.nounA preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
6.verbTo give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
7.nounThe user-specified settings of parameters in interactive computer software