Seniority

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /siːnɪɔrəti/

Definitions of seniority

noun the state of being older or higher in rank or status than others

Example Sentences

A1 Seniority is important in some workplaces.

A2 Employees with more seniority usually get first choice of vacation days.

B1 Seniority can determine who gets promoted within a company.

B2 The union negotiated for seniority to be a factor in determining layoffs.

C1 Seniority is often a contentious issue during labor negotiations.

C2 The CEO's seniority in the company gave him a lot of influence over decision-making.

Examples of seniority in a Sentence

formal Seniority is an important factor to consider when making decisions in a hierarchical organization.

informal In this company, seniority matters when it comes to promotions and benefits.

slang Some people think seniority is just a fancy word for being old.

figurative In the world of politics, seniority can be seen as a currency of power.

Grammatical Forms of seniority

past tense

seniority

plural

seniorities

comparative

more senior

superlative

most senior

present tense

seniority

future tense

will be seniority

perfect tense

has been seniority

continuous tense

is being seniority

singular

seniority

positive degree

seniority

infinitive

to seniority

gerund

seniority

participle

seniority

Origin and Evolution of seniority

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'seniority' originated from the Latin word 'senior', meaning older or elder.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of age and hierarchy, 'seniority' has evolved to also refer to length of service or tenure in a particular position or organization.