Definition of Tenure
Tenure
ten·ure
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A period of time spent in a particular job or position.
e.g. The professor's tenure at the university was marked by significant research contributions.
(noun)
to hold a term within office, as of a political figure; a guaranteed position of employment;
e.g. During her tenure as a professor, she taught over 20 classes.
(verb)
to assign someone a permanent post or position in office or as a teacher;
e.g. I have recently been tenured as an assistant professor.
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