seniority
A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as…A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.
» Tom doesn't have seniority.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.
It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority.
Anciennität, Seniorität
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- higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
- the property of being long-lived
Examples
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Origin
From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”)From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”).
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Forms
plural: seniorities| Singular | seniority |
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Synonyms
6 synonyms- higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service:senior statushigher statushigher rank
- the property of being long-lived:longevity
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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