promotion

CEFRB1

/pɹəˈməʊʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An increase to a higher job or rank.

  2. 02

    noun

    Advertising intended to increase interest in a product or event.

Examples

  • The new job is a promotion for him.

  • You are the next in line for promotion.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An event intended to increase the reach or image of a product or brand.

  2. Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.

  3. An advancement in rank or position.

More examples

In context

  • The company rewarded him with promotion.

  • I'll have to give myself a promotion!

  • The price cut is serving as a promotion of the manufacturer's new beverage varieties.

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

Old French promocionbor. Middle English English promotion Late Middle English, from Old French promocion, from Late Latin prōmotiō, from Latin prōmoveō (“to move forward”). Equivalent to promote + -ion.