promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially
: the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
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Examples of promotion in a Sentence
There was little chance for promotion within the company.
She was given a well-deserved promotion.
The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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To companies, internal promotions represent significant savings unless an external candidate presents an overwhelmingly clear value proposition that includes specialized expertise, innovative thinking or problem-solving skills that the internal team may lack.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
To companies, internal promotions represent significant savings unless an external candidate presents an overwhelmingly clear value proposition that includes specialized expertise, innovative thinking or problem-solving skills that the internal team may lack.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Election Day freebies and discounts 2024 The big picture: The following promotions are available Tuesday, Nov. 5 unless otherwise noted.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Leveraging data across category, channel and customer segmentation is the smart way to determine whether promotions will be necessary or not.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for promotion
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
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