English dictionary

preferment

/pr/I/'f/[@]/rm/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of preferring

noun.act

Examples
The preferment went to the younger candidate.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of making accusations

noun.communication

Examples
Preferment of charges.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of choosing, or the state of being chosen; preference.

noun

Source: webster1913