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promotion

 

[prəˈməʊʃ(ə)n ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

job opportunity

The act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or rank in a job.

Synonyms

advancement, elevation, upgrade.

Examples of usage

  • He received a promotion to manager after working hard for many years.
  • She was thrilled to hear about the promotion to vice president.
Context #2 | Noun

marketing

The publicizing of a product, organization, or venture so as to increase sales or public awareness.

Synonyms

advertising, marketing, publicity.

Examples of usage

  • The promotion of the new product involved a social media campaign.
  • Our company hired a marketing agency to handle the promotion of our services.
Context #3 | Noun

education

The advancement of a student to the next higher grade or level.

Synonyms

advancement, graduation, progression.

Examples of usage

  • She was excited to receive her promotion to the next grade in school.
  • The promotion to the advanced class was a result of his hard work.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'promotio', meaning 'to move forward'.
  • It entered English in the late 14th century, reflecting a notion of advancement.
  • Over the years, it has evolved to also encompass marketing strategies and public relations aspects.

Business

  • Promotions can increase an employee's salary and status within a company.
  • Many companies use promotions as a form of motivation to boost employee productivity.
  • Internal promotions often lead to better team morale and retention rates.

Cultural Impact

  • In pop culture, promotions are often portrayed as pivotal moments in a character's story, symbolizing success.
  • Certain movies depict the chaos and excitement of corporate promotions, showing the pressure that comes with new responsibilities.
  • In some cultures, promotions may lead to public celebrations or recognition from peers, emphasizing communal success.

Psychology

  • Receiving a promotion can significantly boost an individual's self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
  • Studies show that promotions can increase job satisfaction, fostering a stronger commitment to the organization.
  • The anticipation and pursuit of promotions can cause stress, but can also drive personal and professional growth.

Marketing

  • In the context of marketing, promotions refer to strategies used to increase sales or awareness, like discounts or special offers.
  • Promotional campaigns often target specific demographics to maximize engagement and conversion.
  • The success of promotional activities is measured through various metrics, including return on investment (ROI) and customer feedback.

Translations

Translations of the word "promotion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 promoção

🇮🇳 प्रचार

🇩🇪 Beförderung

🇮🇩 promosi

🇺🇦 промоція

🇵🇱 promocja

🇯🇵 プロモーション

🇫🇷 promotion

🇪🇸 promoción

🇹🇷 terfi

🇰🇷 승진

🇸🇦 ترقية

🇨🇿 propagace

🇸🇰 propagácia

🇨🇳 促销

🇸🇮 promocija

🇮🇸 stöðuhækkun

🇰🇿 жарнама

🇬🇪 პრომოცია

🇦🇿 təşviqat

🇲🇽 promoción

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,136, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.