tenure

noun/ˈtɛnjər/

Frequency rank: #4,636 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a permanent position, especially at a university, guaranteed after a probationary period.

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Example sentence

After six years of dedicated service, she finally earned tenure at the university.

Synonyms & related words

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