promotion

pro·mo·tion

noun \prə-ˈmō-shən\

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-n^əl\ adjective

Examples of PROMOTION

1. There was little chance for promotion within the company.
2. She was given a well-deserved promotion.
3. The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
4. the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries

First Known Use of PROMOTION

15th century

Related to PROMOTION

Synonyms

ascent, creation, elevation, preference, preferment, advancement, rise, upgrade, upgrading

Antonyms

abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade, reduction

Related Words

aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification

Near Antonyms

deposition, dethronement, discharge, dismissal, expulsion, impeachment, ouster, overthrow, removal, suspension, unmaking, unseating; downfall, fall

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with PROMOTION

Boeotian, commotion, demotion, devotion, emotion, in motion, Laotian, slow-motion, stop-motion