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Seniority

Noun CEFR B2
siːnɪˈɒɹɪti

Definitions

A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

seniorness seniorpreneur Seniors seniorship seniory seniti

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