definition of
preference

[1] #1 preference n. [penchant, predilection, taste] a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney". wn

[2] #2 preference n. [predilection, orientation] a predisposition in favor of something; "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation". wn

[3] #3 preference n. [druthers] the right or chance to choose; "given my druthers, I'd eat cake". wn

[4] #4 preference n. grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties). wn