promotion
promotion Lexical Profile
promotion Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The advancement of someone to a higher rank, position, or office within an organization, or the elevation of a sports team to a higher league division.
"After three years of exceeding her sales targets, she received a well-deserved promotion to regional manager."
The publicizing of a product, organization, or venture so as to increase sales or public awareness, or a specific marketing campaign or special offer.
"The bookstore is running a summer promotion offering a free tote bag with every purchase over thirty dollars."
The action of supporting, encouraging, or actively furthering the progress, growth, or acceptance of a cause, aim, or policy.
"The foundation is dedicated to the promotion of literacy and arts education in rural communities."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French promotion, from Late Latin promotio ('an advancement'), derived from the verb promovere ('to move forward'), from pro- ('forward') and movere ('to move').