SINCE 1828
tenure
noun
ten·ure
| \ ˈten-yər also -ˌyu̇r
\
\
Definition of tenure
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from tenure
tenurable
\ ˈten-yər-ə-bəl
\
adjective
\
adjective
tenurial
\ te-ˈnyu̇r-ē-əl
\
adjective
\
adjective
tenurially
\ te-ˈnyu̇r-ē-ə-lē
\
adverb
\
adverb
Examples of tenure in a Sentence
… but there is also about it just the trace of the nettlesome righteousness that alienated much of Washington during his tenure there, the not-so-subtle suggestion that while he might be in politics, he is not of politics and certainly not, God_forbid, a politician.
— Jim Wooten, New York Times Magazine, 29 Jan. 1995
Pittsburgh's offensive linemen, trap blockers during Noll's tenure, had to bulk up for the straight-ahead game.
— Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated, 9 Nov. 1992
A mural on the upper half of a four-story guesthouse was painted in 1977 by twelve-year-old schoolchildren, whose tenure on the scaffold must have thrilled their parents.
— John McPhee, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 1988
During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.
her 12-year tenure with the company
His tenure in office will end with the next election.
After seven years I was finally granted tenure.
He hopes to get tenure next year.
The defendant did not have tenure on the land.
land tenure in Anglo-Saxon Britain
See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Merkley's request came on the third day of Bunch's tenure as the 14th Smithsonian secretary. — oregonlive.com, "Jeff Merkley wants Smithsonian to remove Sackler name over role in opioid crisis," 19 June 2019 The city is likely to grow more during Ellwanger's tenure. — Dallas News, "'The place for me': Allen's new city manager faces changes, 'balancing act' as town grows," 19 June 2019 The proposal comes amid a broader tightening of controls across China under President Xi Jinping, who came to power in 2012 and whose tenure has been marked by rising nationalism and intolerance of dissent. — Laignee Barron / Hong Kong, Time, "Why Hong Kong Protesters Aren't Calling It Quits After the Suspension of a Controversial Extradition Bill," 19 June 2019 Glassdoor doesn’t provide a details about each CEO’s rankings, but Zuckerberg’s apparent fall is likely a result of the recent controversy surrounding his company—and his tenure. — Don Reisinger, Fortune, "Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Approval Rating Nosedives. Here's Where He Ranks," 19 June 2019 The program offers 5-year tenure track positions with a €100,000 start-up package to set up labs, along with a mentoring program and career opportunities for spouses. — Tania Rabesandratana, Science | AAAS, "Men need not apply: University set to open jobs just to women," 18 June 2019 Hibbert's Pacers tenure ended poorly, getting unceremoniously dumped for a second-round pick. — Nat Newell, Indianapolis Star, "NBA Draft 2019: Ranking all of the Pacers' draft day trades," 18 June 2019 Braun's tenure at WKRC began in the fall of 1984, according to the station's website. — Max Londberg, Cincinnati.com, "Rob Braun, longtime news anchor in Cincinnati, to leave WKRC Local 12, GM says," 18 June 2019 Benjamin had taken it upon himself to implement diversity measures after beginning his tenure in 2013, according to The Daily Beast, but met alleged resistance from Sparks. — David Canfield, EW.com, "Nicholas Sparks apologizes in new response to anti-gay allegations," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tenure.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for tenure
tenure
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tenure
: the amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title
: the right to keep a job (especially the job of being a professor at a college or university) for as long as you want to have it
law
: the right to use property
See the full definition for tenure in the English Language Learners Dictionary
tenure
noun
ten·ure
| \ ˈten-yər
\
\
Legal Definition of tenure
1
: the act, manner, duration, or right of holding something
tenure of office
specifically
: the manner of holding real property : the title and conditions by which property is held
freehold tenure
2
: a status granted to a teacher usually after a probationary period that protects him or her from dismissal except for reasons of incompetence, gross misconduct, or financial necessity
Other Words from tenure
tenurial
\ te-ˈnyu̇r-ē-əl
\
adjective
\
adjective
tenurially
\ -ə-lē
\
adverb
\
adverb
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on tenure
What made you want to look up tenure? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words for Summer: A Quiz
-
- Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Words for Summer: A Quiz
Test your knowledge of words related to the season of longer days and vacations.
Take the quiz -
Finance Words Quiz
Take the quiz
-
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
Add Diction
Build a chain of words by adding one letter at a time.
Play the game
Share tenure
Resources for tenure