tenure
The period of time someone holds a position or office
Examples
In a meeting
“During her tenure as director, revenue increased by forty percent”
Over coffee
“My tenure at that apartment was only six months”
Why this word
term
term is any fixed period; tenure emphasizes the holding of position/office and its duration
time
time is general duration; tenure specifically refers to period holding a position with associated rights
period
period is neutral duration; tenure implies official holding of office or guaranteed employment
Usage tip
Use to reference the duration of someone's time in a specific role or position
Etymology
Latin 'tenere' (to hold), through Old French 'tenir'
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