noun

1. PREFERENCE, grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
2. PREFERENCE, the right or chance to choose
3. PREFERENCE, a predisposition in favor of something
4. PREFERENCE, a strong liking
5. PREFERENCE, a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing
6. PREFERENCE, an advantage that is given to some people or things and not to others
7. PREFERENCE, something that is liked or wanted more than another thing : something that is preferred

1. Car buyers have recently shown a growing preference for smaller vehicles.
2. When it comes to music, everyone has their own preferences.
3. Some people like small cars and some people like big cars. It's a matter of personal preference.