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preferment

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun preferment has 2 senses
  1. preferment - the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate"
    --1 is a kind of
    promotion
    Derived forms: verb prefer3, verb prefer2
  2. preferment - the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges"
    --2 is a kind of
    accusation, accusal

Definitions from the Web

Preferment

Noun:

  1. The act of promoting to a better or higher position, particularly in a professional or social context.
  2. A promotion or advancement in rank, status, or privilege.

Example Sentences:

  • John eagerly awaited news of his preferment to the position of manager.
  • After years of hard work, Sarah's preferment to partner in the law firm was well-deserved.

Verb:

  1. To promote someone to a higher position or rank.
  2. To favor or choose one option, thing, or person over others.

Example Sentences:

  • The CEO decided to preferment one of the employees due to their outstanding performance.
  • I preferment tea over coffee when it comes to my morning beverage.

Adjective:

  1. Relating to a local or popular choice or preference.

Example Sentence:

  • Their preferment style of music was embraced by the local community.

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