Promotion
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of raising someone to a higher position or rank within an organisation. Also refers to the publicising of a product, service, or event to increase sales or awareness.
“After five years of hard work, she finally received the promotion to manager.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈməʊʃən/
Syllables
pro·mo·tion
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Wordle
Contains 'PROMOT' root and '-ION' ending; watch for double 'O'
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; 'M' and 'P' provide good scoring potential
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