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.NounPreferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.