Tenure

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛn.jʊr/

Definitions of tenure

noun the period during which someone holds an office or position

Example Sentences

A1 He has held his tenure at the company for five years.

A2 Teachers in this school usually have a tenure of at least three years.

B1 The professor's tenure at the university was extended for another two years.

B2 Her tenure as CEO was marked by significant growth and innovation.

C1 The politician's tenure in office was marred by scandal and controversy.

C2 During his tenure as president, the country experienced unprecedented economic growth.

Examples of tenure in a Sentence

formal The professor was granted tenure after years of dedication to research and teaching.

informal My aunt finally got tenure at her job, so now she can't be fired.

slang I heard that dude got tenure at the company, he's set for life now.

figurative Her tenure as the leader of the group came to an end after the scandal.

Grammatical Forms of tenure

• plural: tenures
• present tense: holds
• future tense: will hold
• perfect tense: has held
• continuous tense: is holding
• singular: tenure
• positive degree: tenure
• infinitive: to tenure
• gerund: tenuring
• participle: tenured

Origin and Evolution of tenure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tenure' originated from the Latin word 'tenere' which means 'to hold'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of land ownership and feudal systems, the term 'tenure' has evolved to also refer to the holding of a position or job, especially in academia or government.