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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.

Synonymsforechoice
verb

  1. To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.

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