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promotion
noun pro·mo·tion \prə-ˈmō-shən\
: the act of moving someone to a higher or more important position or rank in an organization
: the act of moving a sports team to a higher position in a league
: something (such as advertising) that is done to make people aware of something and increase its sales or popularity
Full Definition of PROMOTION
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something; especially : the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
— pro·mo·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PROMOTION
15th century
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- ascent, creation, elevation, preference, preferment, advancement, rise, upgrade, upgrading
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PROMOTION Defined for Kids
promotion
noun pro·mo·tion \prə-ˈmō-shən\
Definition of PROMOTION for Kids
1
: the act of moving up in position or rank <She earned a promotion to captain.>
2
: the act of helping something happen, develop, or increase <promotion of business>
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