Meaning & Definition of word "Demotion"

Demotion

/dɪˈmoʊʃən/

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.

●From the prefix 'de-' meaning down and 'motion' meaning act of moving.

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.

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.

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.