preferment

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по продвижению или повышению кого-либо на более высокую должность, пост или ранг, или состояние такого повышения.

A noun referring to the act of promoting or advancing someone to a higher position, office, or rank, or the state of being so promoted.

uncountable

1. Promotion or advancementC1formalbritish

   The act of being promoted or advanced to a higher position, rank, or status, often in a professional or ecclesiastical context.

   Повышение

   • His preferment to the position of director was well-deserved.
   • The bishop's preferment was celebrated by the entire diocese.
   • She sought preferment through hard work and dedication.

   Synonymsadvancementaggrandizementelevationexaltationpromotionrise

   Antonymsdegradationdemotionrelegation

2. Favorable treatmentC1formal

   The act of giving preference or priority to someone or something over others.

   Предпочтение

   • The preferment of certain candidates over others caused controversy.
   • His preferment in the selection process was based on merit.
   • The committee's preferment of the proposal was unanimous.

   Synonymsbiasfavoritismpartialityprecedencepreferencepriority

   Antonymsdiscriminationdisfavorignoranceneglect