seniority

noun (seniority — uncountable)

«seniority» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Seniority is being older or higher in rank than others. tree →
Seniority is how long someone has worked in a job, which can give them more rights. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word from work and school life: teachers or workers with seniority. In stories, an older child claims seniority («I'm oldest, I go first»). Phrases: «in order of seniority», «years of seniority».

Examples

The prefects were seated in order of seniority. tree →
With her seniority, she gets the best desk. tree →
Pay rises with seniority. tree →
«I have seniority — I'm older!» said my brother. tree →
Seniority does not always mean you are right. tree →

Note

Noun of «senior». Uncountable. Formal.

On Mova

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