Meaning
Tenure refers to the period during which an individual holds a particular position or office, often characterized by job security and protection from arbitrary dismissal, particularly within academic institutions, where it signifies a permanent appointmen
💡 While commonly associated with academia, "tenure" can also apply to other professions; however, its specific connotations of security and permanence may not always translate outside educational contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Thomas
walked
into
the
department
lounge
with
a
lightness
he
had
not
felt
since
starting
his
academic
career
,
because
today
the
committee
would
review
his
case
for
tenure
.
He
had
spent
years
balancing
research
,
teaching
and
administrative
duties
,
and
the
dossier
on
his
laptop
reflected
that
steady
commitment
.
Although
he
tried
to
remain
calm
,
each
collegial
nod
reminded
him
how
much
this
milestone
would
change
his
daily
routine
.
If
the
decision
was
favorable
,
he
planned
to
reorganize
his
workload
to
focus
on
a
long
-
term
project
he
had
postponed
for
too
long
.
Whatever
the
outcome
,
the
years
leading
up
to
the
review
had
taught
him
to
value
steady
progress
over
sudden
success
.
Common Phrases
academic tenure
tenure track
tenure review
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