promotion

English

/pɹəˈmoʊʃən/, /pɹəˈməʊʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • An advancement in rank or position.
  • Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.
  • (marketing) An event intended to increase the reach or image of a product or brand.
  • (zoology) Forward motion. Contrast remotion.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *mew- (move, drive, damp).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*mew-

Gloss

move, drive, damp

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

湿

Emoji

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