C1nounformalworkeducation
US/ˈten.jər/
UK/ˈten.jə/
the period of time when someone holds a job or position, or the right to keep a job permanently
In context
During her tenure as CEO, the company's profits more than doubled.
The professor was granted tenure after six years at the university.
Employees with long tenure receive extra vacation days.
Words that go with tenure
noun + preposition
- tenure in officeHer tenure in office lasted six years.
- tenure as chairmanHis tenure as chairman ended in March.
noun + noun
- job tenureJob tenure in the industry has fallen.
- tenure trackShe is on the tenure track at a state university.
verb + noun
- grant tenureThe committee voted to grant tenure to two lecturers.
adjective + noun
- long tenureA long tenure usually brings a higher salary.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
in tenure of the directorCorrect: during the director's tenure