tenure

noun

ˈten-yər How to pronounce tenure (audio)
Definition of tenurenext
as in term
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position during his tenure as president the college experienced steady growth

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Recent Examples of tenure The most challenging times of her mayoral tenure were yet to come. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026 Jarrett’s previous co-host, Peter Alexander, had a long tenure as a Washington and White House correspondent. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 During his tenure in Kansas City, Richards and his staff were awarded the best chamber in Kansas as well. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Eisenberg, unlike Dhillon, maintained a relatively low profile during his tenure at the National Security Division, which over the last year has lost a large number of its career staff. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tenure
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  1. term
  2. stint
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  • Daniel Zingale worked for Newsom as a senior advisor in the governor’s office at the start of his first term.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term, which ends in August 2028.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of term
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  • Campbell helps Democrats’ numbers in the House, but voted with Republicans on some key bills during her previous stint in office.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Best of luck to Aneha on getting a brand deal when your 12-episode reality show stint only earned you 10,000 followers, and thoughts and prayers with Cam for his upcoming surgery to implant a spine and a pair of balls.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of stint

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