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promotion

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //pɝˈmoʊʃən// UK //pɹəmˈəʊʃən// pro·mo·tion General-service

n. a move to a higher or more important job in a company. It usually means you get more responsibility and better pay.

n. the advancement of an employee to a higher rank or position within an organizational hierarchy. Often involves an increase in salary, benefits, and authority.


SIMPLE

She got a promotion to senior manager last week.

CONTEXTUAL

After three years of consistent high performance, the board approved his promotion to regional director.

COMPLEX

The company's new policy ensures that every promotion is based on objective performance metrics rather than internal networking or seniority alone.

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Origin

Late Middle English, from Old French promocion, from Late Latin promotio, from Latin promoveo (“I move forward”). Equivalent to promote + -ion.

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific instance of advancement; uncountable when referring to the general concept of being promoted.

Pitfall

She got a promotion of managerShe got a promotion to managerThe noun takes the preposition 'to' when indicating the new job title, not 'of'.

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