Definition of demotion in English:

demotion

noun diːˈməʊʃndiˈmoʊʃ(ə)n

mass noun

Reduction in rank or status.
she could remain on the staff if she accepted demotion to ordinary lecturer
count noun too many demotions would weaken morale
Example sentencesExamples
- Surely his extraordinary capacity to rise above the hurt and disappointment of demotion is his most admirable personal trait.
- That demotion, however, was a mere hiccup compared to some of the troubles experienced in previous decades.
- The two men also would face non-judicial punishments, which could include a loss of pay or demotion in rank.
- The demotion will necessitate the indignity of having to qualify for next season's Champions League group stages.
- That can include demotion, firing or even being drummed out of the profession entirely.
- This demotion he accepted because it meant he still had a job at his beloved club but the move ‘hurt deep in the heart’.
- Those who fail to satisfactorily complete such a program will be subject to dismissal or demotion.
- Rather than letting the temporary demotion get him down, Davies instead used it for motivation.
- Gutwein, in particular, has gone to ground since his demotion.
- I certainly wouldn't have picked her for the job, and even thought her marked for demotion or treading water.
- This weekend he was adamant that there was no rift with his former master, but was mystified about his demotion to the ranks.
- Getting a C means no bonus; two C's in a row is grounds for demotion or dismissal.
- Their local satraps were threatened with demotion and fines.
- He accepts a demotion and other-than-honorable discharge in lieu of court martial.
- The advisor threatened him with dishonourable discharge and demotion.
- His sentence by a special court-martial judge includes discharge for bad conduct and demotion to the lowest rank of private.
- They received sentences ranging from demotion to eight years in prison.
- However, it didn't take his demotion to substitute last night to make me think the prospects, personal and collective, aren't rosy.
- I don't claim that my demotion was the reason for the club's lack of success in my last two seasons there, it was definitely one of several links in the chain.
- If convicted, he faces up to seven years in a military prison, demotion and a dishonourable discharge.
Synonyms
overthrow, overturning, toppling, downfall, removal from office, removal, unseating, dethronement, supplanting, displacement, dismissal, discharge, ousting, drumming out, throwing out, forcing out, driving out, expulsion, expelling, ejection, ejecting

Origin

Early 20th century: from demote, on the pattern of promotion.

Definition of demotion in US English:

demotion

noundēˈmōSH(ə)ndiˈmoʊʃ(ə)n

Reduction in rank or status.
too many demotions would weaken morale
Example sentencesExamples
- If convicted, he faces up to seven years in a military prison, demotion and a dishonourable discharge.
- However, it didn't take his demotion to substitute last night to make me think the prospects, personal and collective, aren't rosy.
- His sentence by a special court-martial judge includes discharge for bad conduct and demotion to the lowest rank of private.
- Getting a C means no bonus; two C's in a row is grounds for demotion or dismissal.
- Those who fail to satisfactorily complete such a program will be subject to dismissal or demotion.
- That demotion, however, was a mere hiccup compared to some of the troubles experienced in previous decades.
- I certainly wouldn't have picked her for the job, and even thought her marked for demotion or treading water.
- I don't claim that my demotion was the reason for the club's lack of success in my last two seasons there, it was definitely one of several links in the chain.
- Their local satraps were threatened with demotion and fines.
- The two men also would face non-judicial punishments, which could include a loss of pay or demotion in rank.
- He accepts a demotion and other-than-honorable discharge in lieu of court martial.
- Gutwein, in particular, has gone to ground since his demotion.
- This weekend he was adamant that there was no rift with his former master, but was mystified about his demotion to the ranks.
- That can include demotion, firing or even being drummed out of the profession entirely.
- This demotion he accepted because it meant he still had a job at his beloved club but the move ‘hurt deep in the heart’.
- Surely his extraordinary capacity to rise above the hurt and disappointment of demotion is his most admirable personal trait.
- Rather than letting the temporary demotion get him down, Davies instead used it for motivation.
- The demotion will necessitate the indignity of having to qualify for next season's Champions League group stages.
- The advisor threatened him with dishonourable discharge and demotion.
- They received sentences ranging from demotion to eight years in prison.
Synonyms
overthrow, overturning, toppling, downfall, removal from office, removal, unseating, dethronement, supplanting, displacement, dismissal, discharge, ousting, drumming out, throwing out, forcing out, driving out, expulsion, expelling, ejection, ejecting

Origin

Early 20th century: from demote, on the pattern of promotion.

单词	demotion
释义	Definition of demotion in English: demotion noun diːˈməʊʃndiˈmoʊʃ(ə)n mass noun Reduction in rank or status. she could remain on the staff if she accepted demotion to ordinary lecturer count noun too many demotions would weaken morale Example sentencesExamples Surely his extraordinary capacity to rise above the hurt and disappointment of demotion is his most admirable personal trait. That demotion, however, was a mere hiccup compared to some of the troubles experienced in previous decades. The two men also would face non-judicial punishments, which could include a loss of pay or demotion in rank. The demotion will necessitate the indignity of having to qualify for next season's Champions League group stages. That can include demotion, firing or even being drummed out of the profession entirely. This demotion he accepted because it meant he still had a job at his beloved club but the move ‘hurt deep in the heart’. Those who fail to satisfactorily complete such a program will be subject to dismissal or demotion. Rather than letting the temporary demotion get him down, Davies instead used it for motivation. Gutwein, in particular, has gone to ground since his demotion. I certainly wouldn't have picked her for the job, and even thought her marked for demotion or treading water. This weekend he was adamant that there was no rift with his former master, but was mystified about his demotion to the ranks. Getting a C means no bonus; two C's in a row is grounds for demotion or dismissal. Their local satraps were threatened with demotion and fines. He accepts a demotion and other-than-honorable discharge in lieu of court martial. The advisor threatened him with dishonourable discharge and demotion. His sentence by a special court-martial judge includes discharge for bad conduct and demotion to the lowest rank of private. They received sentences ranging from demotion to eight years in prison. However, it didn't take his demotion to substitute last night to make me think the prospects, personal and collective, aren't rosy. I don't claim that my demotion was the reason for the club's lack of success in my last two seasons there, it was definitely one of several links in the chain. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in a military prison, demotion and a dishonourable discharge. Synonyms overthrow, overturning, toppling, downfall, removal from office, removal, unseating, dethronement, supplanting, displacement, dismissal, discharge, ousting, drumming out, throwing out, forcing out, driving out, expulsion, expelling, ejection, ejecting Origin Early 20th century: from demote, on the pattern of promotion. Definition of demotion in US English: demotion noundēˈmōSH(ə)ndiˈmoʊʃ(ə)n Reduction in rank or status. too many demotions would weaken morale Example sentencesExamples If convicted, he faces up to seven years in a military prison, demotion and a dishonourable discharge. However, it didn't take his demotion to substitute last night to make me think the prospects, personal and collective, aren't rosy. His sentence by a special court-martial judge includes discharge for bad conduct and demotion to the lowest rank of private. Getting a C means no bonus; two C's in a row is grounds for demotion or dismissal. Those who fail to satisfactorily complete such a program will be subject to dismissal or demotion. That demotion, however, was a mere hiccup compared to some of the troubles experienced in previous decades. I certainly wouldn't have picked her for the job, and even thought her marked for demotion or treading water. I don't claim that my demotion was the reason for the club's lack of success in my last two seasons there, it was definitely one of several links in the chain. Their local satraps were threatened with demotion and fines. The two men also would face non-judicial punishments, which could include a loss of pay or demotion in rank. He accepts a demotion and other-than-honorable discharge in lieu of court martial. Gutwein, in particular, has gone to ground since his demotion. This weekend he was adamant that there was no rift with his former master, but was mystified about his demotion to the ranks. That can include demotion, firing or even being drummed out of the profession entirely. This demotion he accepted because it meant he still had a job at his beloved club but the move ‘hurt deep in the heart’. Surely his extraordinary capacity to rise above the hurt and disappointment of demotion is his most admirable personal trait. Rather than letting the temporary demotion get him down, Davies instead used it for motivation. The demotion will necessitate the indignity of having to qualify for next season's Champions League group stages. The advisor threatened him with dishonourable discharge and demotion. They received sentences ranging from demotion to eight years in prison. Synonyms overthrow, overturning, toppling, downfall, removal from office, removal, unseating, dethronement, supplanting, displacement, dismissal, discharge, ousting, drumming out, throwing out, forcing out, driving out, expulsion, expelling, ejection, ejecting Origin Early 20th century: from demote, on the pattern of promotion.
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