Preference, stated/revealed
Origin: Lat.praefĕrens, -entis, manifestāre, revelāre
Given a choice from among alternatives, a favored possibility, or preference, wins out based on the degree to which it has properties that match the attributes favored by the person or organization making the choice. It is a formal concept used in the social sciences, particularly economics.
Spanish: Preferencia, manifestado/revelado
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