Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛvɪt/
noun a commission promoting a military officer to a higher rank without increase of pay and with limited exercise of the higher rank, often granted as an honor immediately before retirement.
A1 I received a brevet for completing my first aid training.
A2 She proudly displayed her brevet on the wall of her office.
B1 The soldier was awarded a brevet for his bravery in battle.
B2 In some countries, a brevet is required to become a certified pilot.
C1 The brevet he earned in engineering opened up many job opportunities for him.
C2 Her collection of brevets showcased her dedication to continuous learning and professional development.
verb to promote to a higher rank without increase of pay.
A1 She breveted to the rank of captain after completing her training.
A2 The soldier was breveted for his bravery in battle.
B1 He was breveted as a colonel for his exceptional leadership skills.
B2 The officer was breveted to the rank of general for his outstanding service.
C1 The pilot was breveted as a flying ace for his numerous successful missions.
C2 She was breveted as a war hero for her courageous actions on the battlefield.
formal He received a brevet promotion for his exceptional service in the military.
informal He got a brevet rank after his heroic act in the battlefield.
slang I heard he breveted to a higher rank after the last mission.
figurative Her brevet as team leader was well-deserved for her leadership skills.
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