Main Entry:

pro·mo·tion

Pronunciation:

\prə-ˈmō-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment2: 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