prəˈmōshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin promotion-, promotio, from Latin promotus (past participle of promovēre to promote) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at promote
1. : the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
next in line for a promotion
the problem is solved by the promotion of a pawn to knight instead of queen
2.
a. : the act of setting up or furthering a business enterprise
promotion of a stock company
b. : active furtherance of sale of merchandise through advertising or other publicity
Synonyms: see publicity