Meaning & Definition of word "Demotion"
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Demotion
/dɪˈmoʊʃən/
noun:
- 1. The action of reducing someone to a lower rank or position.
- Example: After the budget cuts, the manager faced demotion from his senior position.
- 2. A decrease in status or rank.
- Example: Her demotion was a result of consistent underperformance in her role.
- 3. The loss of a job title or responsibilities.
- Example: He accepted the demotion rather than risk being fired.
- 4. An official reduction in rank or status, typically within a corporate structure.
- Example: The company’s decision to enforce demotion was met with backlash from employees.
- 5. A disciplinary action in which an employee is assigned to a lower position.
- Example: The athlete faced demotion from the team due to violation of team rules.
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' meaning down and 'motion' meaning act of moving.
Common Phrases and Expressions
demotion notice:
A formal notification that an employee is being demoted.
risk of demotion:
The possibility of being lowered in rank or position.
threat of demotion:
An implied consequence to motivate behavior change.
Related Words
promotion:
The act of raising someone to a higher rank or position.
jury:
A group tasked with making decisions in legal cases.
evaluation:
The process of assessing or appraising something.
Slang Meanings of demotion
Meaning: Getting thrown down a peg
Example Sentence: When he missed the deadline, he got thrown down a peg.
Meaning: Being sent to the bench
Example Sentence: After her poor performance, she was sent to the bench.