promotion
/pɹəˈməʊʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: promotions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An advancement in rank or position.
Noun
Examples
I'll have to give myself a promotion!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.
Noun
Examples
the promotion of the idea of global warming in schools
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “promotion” mean?
An advancement in rank or position.
Is “promotion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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