transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpre-fərn(t)s, ˈpre-f(ə-)rən(t)s ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English preferraunce, from Middle French preferance, from Medieval Latin praeferentia, from Latin praeferent-, praeferens, present participle of praeferre
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : the act of preferring : the state of being preferred
b. : the power or opportunity of choosing
2. : one that is preferred
3. : the act, fact, or principle of giving advantages to some over others
4. : priority in the right to demand and receive satisfaction of an obligation
5. : orientation 2b
sexual preference
Synonyms: see choice