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preferment

noun

The act of preferring

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
T
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹɪˈfəːmənt

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The act of preferring

    “The preferment went to the younger candidate”

noun

  1. The act of making accusations

    “Preferment of charges”

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Example Sentences

The preferment went to the younger candidate
Preferment of charges

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