Tenure

noun
/ˈten.jər/

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
The period of time during which someone holds a position, office, or land.

Example Sentences

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

His tenure as president lasted for five years.

Example Expressions

secure tenure

Synonyms

term, period, duration, incumbency, occupancy, holding
Entry 1
term, period, duration, incumbency
Entry 2
term, occupancy, incumbency, holding

Antonyms

dismissal, termination, end, unemployment, dispossession, vacancy
Entry 1
dismissal, termination, end
Entry 2
unemployment, dispossession, vacancy

Collocations

long tenure, successful tenure, tenure track, academic tenure, fixed tenure, tenure of office, land tenure
Entry 1
long tenure, successful tenure, tenure track, academic tenure
Entry 2
tenure track, fixed tenure, tenure of office, land tenure

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