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Promotion Definition & Meaning

promotion
noun
  1. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; "the packaging of new ideas"
  2. act of raising in rank or position
  3. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
  4. the advancement of some enterprise; "his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career"

"Promotion" in song lyrics

See how promotion is used in real songs:

  • "No royalties, no promotion"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War
  • "Haters talk it like my buzz isn't enough promotion"
    Birdman f/ Bun B, Drake — More Milli
  • "Media slogan we uphold negative promotion"
    Bahamadia — Beautiful Things

Usage tips for "promotion"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "promotion" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for promotion to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does promotion mean?
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; "the packaging of new ideas" act of raising in rank or position encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something the advancement of some enterprise; "his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career"
What part of speech is promotion?
Promotion is a noun.
How many definitions does promotion have?
Promotion has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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