Promotion

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Etymology 1

From Late Latin promotio, from Latin promoveo (I move forward).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁomoˈtsi̯oːn/
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Noun

Promotion f (genitive Promotion, plural Promotionen)

  1. granting of a doctorate, Ph.D.
    1. (Austria) celebration at which a doctorate is granted
      Synonym: Promotionsfeier
  2. (Switzerland) promotion
    1. the act of moving up (to the next school grade, to a higher job position)
      Synonym: Beförderung
    2. (sports) the act of advancing to the next round
      Synonym: Aufstieg
Declension

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English promotion.

Pronunciation

Noun

Promotion f (genitive Promotion, plural Promotions)

  1. (marketing) promotion
Declension

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