Definition of preferment Preferment

pre•fer•ment

We found 9 definitions of preferment from 5 different sources.

What does preferment mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: preferments
preferment - the act of preferring; "the preferment went to the younger candidate"
		promotion act of raising in rank or position
preferment - the act of making accusations; "preferment of charges"

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Wiktionary

preferment (Noun)
Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion.
preferment (Noun)
A position especially in the Church of England that provides profit or prestige.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

preferment (n.)
The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference.
preferment (n.)
The act of preferring, or advancing in dignity or office; the state of being advanced; promotion.
preferment (n.)
A position or office of honor or profit; as, the preferments of the church.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

preferment
The state of being advanced to a higher post.

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preferment, noun, singular of preferments.

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