promotion
Meaning
A promotion is an advancement in rank or position within a company, often accompanied by increased responsibilities and salary.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "promotion" with "promotional," which refers to activities designed to advertise or sell.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
arrived
at
the
office
early
and
felt
nervous
because
her
manager
would
announce
the
results
of
the
staff
review
.
When
the
meeting
started
,
her
manager
praised
her
recent
projects
and
said
she
would
receive
a
promotion
next
month
.
Her
colleagues
smiled
and
congratulated
her
,
and
several
people
mentioned
that
the
extra
responsibilities
could
help
her
learn
new
skills
.
She
felt
proud
but
also
ready
to
work
harder
,
because
this
promotion
was
an
important
step
in
her
career
.
Common Phrases
job promotion
promotional campaign
promotional offer
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