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 : 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