tenure

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/ˈtɛn.jʊr/

noun
period someone holds a position or office

tenure in a sentence

  • “His tenure as principal lasted ten years.”
  • “During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice.”
  • “Her 12-year tenure with the company.”
  • “His tenure in office will end with the next election.”

What does “tenure” mean?

tenure (noun) means period someone holds a position or office. It is pronounced /ˈtɛn.jʊr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "tenure" mean?
tenure (noun) means: period someone holds a position or office
How do you pronounce "tenure"?
"tenure" is pronounced /ˈtɛn.jʊr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "tenure" in a sentence?
Here is "tenure" used in a sentence: His tenure as principal lasted ten years.

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