What is the meaning of Preference?

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")

The option to so select, and the one selected.

The state of being preferred over others.

A strong liking or personal valuation.

A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.

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

Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.

preference (selection of one thing or person over others)

preference (option preferred over another option)

Source: wiktionary.org