- (n.) That which is preferred; the object of choice or superior favor; as, which is your preference?.
- (n.) The act of Preferring or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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