Brevetting: meaning, definitions and examples
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brevetting
[ brəˈvɛtɪŋ ]
formal process
Brevetting refers to the process of granting a brevet, which is a commission or rank given to someone, often in a military or academic context. It is commonly used when a person is promoted but may not receive the corresponding pay or benefits. The practice often acknowledges an individual's performance or qualifications without the formal elevation of their pay grade.
Synonyms
accreditation, commissioning, promotion
Examples of usage
- The officer was breveted for his bravery in combat.
- She received a brevet for her contributions to the research project.
- The army decided to brevet several soldiers after their successful mission.
Translations
Translations of the word "brevetting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 verificação
🇮🇳 प्रमाणन
🇩🇪 Überprüfung
🇮🇩 verifikasi
🇺🇦 перевірка
🇵🇱 weryfikacja
🇯🇵 検証
🇫🇷 vérification
🇪🇸 verificación
🇹🇷 doğrulama
🇰🇷 검증
🇸🇦 تحقق
🇨🇿 ověření
🇸🇰 overenie
🇨🇳 验证
🇸🇮 verifikacija
🇮🇸 staðfesting
🇰🇿 тексеруден өткізу
🇬🇪 გადასვლა
🇦🇿 təsdiqləmə
🇲🇽 verificación
Etymology
The term 'brevet' originates from the French word 'brevet', meaning 'brief' or 'official document', which itself comes from Latin 'brevis', meaning 'short'. The use of brevet as a military term can be traced back to the 19th century, where it started to denote the commission or appointment of a military officer to a higher rank without the full pay and benefits associated with that rank. The concept was particularly popular during times of war when many capable individuals could be recognized for their service without the need for additional salary costs. Over the years, the use of brevetting has expanded beyond military contexts to include various fields, such as academics and other organizations where acknowledgment of merit or achievement is necessary.