Educational Certifications

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.

verb to promote to a higher rank without increase of pay.

• He received a brevet promotion for his exceptional service in the military.
• He got a brevet rank after his heroic act in the battlefield.
• I heard he breveted to a higher rank after the last mission.
• Her brevet as team leader was well-deserved for her leadership skills.

verb to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to gain or regain possession of something in exchange for payment

• She was able to redeem her reputation by proving her innocence in court.
• I redeemed my coupon for a free coffee at the cafe.
• I'll redeem myself by acing this test.
• He tried to redeem his past mistakes by volunteering at the local shelter.