Noun: preference pre-f(u-)run(t)s
- A strong liking
"my own preference is for good literature";
- penchant, predilection, taste, cup of tea [informal]
- A predisposition in favour of something
"his sexual preferences";
- predilection, orientation
- The right or chance to choose
"given my preference, I'd eat cake";
- druthers [informal]
- Grant of favour or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
"The trade agreement gave preference to goods from developing nations"
- An adjustable parameter that controls how a device, program, or application functions
"Change your privacy preferences";
- setting, configuration, option
Derived forms: preferences
Type of: advantage, alternative, choice, liking, option, predisposition, vantage
Encyclopedia: Preference