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Preferment: meaning, definitions and examples

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preferment

 

[ prษชหˆfษœหrmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job advancement

Preferment refers to the act of giving someone a position or promotion based on favorable treatment or selection. It often carries a connotation of preferential treatment within an organization or system, where an individual's qualifications may lead to advancement over others. This term can also relate to personal choices that favor one option over another. In some cases, preferment may be seen as controversial, especially if it appears to undermine fairness or meritocracy.

Synonyms

advancement, preferential treatment, promotion.

Examples of usage

  • Her preferment to manager surprised many coworkers.
  • Due to his many years of service, he was granted preferment.
  • The preferment of certain candidates raised questions about the hiring process.

Translations

Translations of the word "preferment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preferรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคธเค‚เคฆเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bevorzugung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keutamaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะตั„ะตั€ะตะฝั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ preferencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„ช้‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉfรฉrence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ preferencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tercih

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์„ ๊ถŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุถูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ preferovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preferovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜ๅ…ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prednost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forskrift

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า›ัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstรผnlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ preferencia

Etymology

The word 'preferment' originates from the Middle English term 'preferment', derived from the Old French 'preferement', which in turn comes from the Latin 'praeferre', meaning 'to carry in front' or 'to prefer'. The Latin root is composed of 'prae-', meaning 'before', and 'ferre', meaning 'to carry'. Historically, the term was associated with ecclesiastical appointments and positions of authority within the Church, denoting the advancement of clergy to higher roles. Over time, its usage expanded into secular contexts, relating to promotions and favored choices in various aspects of life, including jobs and social standings.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,621, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.