preferment
/prɪˈfɜːmənt/noun
उच्चारण प्रिफ़र्मन्ट
पदोन्नति, उच्च पद पर नियुक्ति
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noun
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[U] formal
the act of giving somebody a more important job or position, especially in the Church or government
पदोन्नति, उच्च पद पर नियुक्ति
- He hoped for preferment in the civil service.
- Loyalty to the king was the surest route to preferment.
Synonyms promotion advancement elevation upgrading
Opposite demotion relegation
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prefer verb
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Do not confuse preferment (promotion to a higher position) and preference (a greater liking for one thing than another).
Preferment (ऊँचे पद पर पदोन्नति) और preference (किसी चीज़ को दूसरी से अधिक पसंद करना) में भ्रमित न हों।