preference

  1. Noun.  The selection of one thing or person over others.
  2. Noun.  The option to so select, and the one selected.
  3. Noun.  The state of being preferred over others.
  4. Noun.  A strong liking or personal valuation.
  5. Noun.  A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
  6. Noun.  A card game.
  7. Verb.  (US) To give preferential treatment to; to prefer.

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