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.
Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.