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tenure

/ˈtɛn.jʊə/ · /ˈtɛnjɝ/

Meaning 1

The period someone holds a position.

“Her tenure as principal ended after ten years.”
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Illustration of tenure: The period someone holds a position.

Meaning 2

A permanent job given to a professor.

“After seven years of research and teaching, the professor finally received tenure.”
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Illustration of tenure: A permanent job given to a professor.