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Definition promotion in British English

promotion noun

noun
/prəˈməʊʃ(ə)n/
1

a move to a higher level in a company, institution, or sport

Example

We try to fill our executive positions by promotion from within.

Example

His number one objective is to get promotion.

Example

Their chances of promotion to the Premier League are pretty poor.

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2

the activity of encouraging or supporting something

Example

The campaign is concerned with the promotion of health.

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the development and promotion of improved methods of farming

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Example

a ban on the promotion of tobacco products

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the budget for advertising and promotions

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Definition promotion in British English