Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preferment
noun
/prɪˈfɜːr.mənt/
Definition
The act of promoting someone to a higher position or office.
Examples
- He received preferment after years of dedicated service to the company.
- Her preferment to manager was well-deserved due to her outstanding performance.
Meaning
Preferment refers to the advancement or elevation of an individual in rank, position, or status, particularly in a career or organizational context.
Synonyms
- Promotion
- Advancement
- Elevation
- Upgrade
