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повышение

Translation of повышение

promotion

Meaning of повышение

Russian

назначение на более высокую должность или звание

English

the act of raising someone to a higher position or rank

promotion

Transcription and pronunciation of повышение

повыше́ние

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[pəvɨˈʂenʲɪjə]
In Latin letters
povyshenie

Traps and common mistakes

Повышение or акция?

акция

акция = a special offer in a shop

Don't mix them up. A higher job — повышение; a special offer in a shop — акция.

В магазине сейчас акция на кофе.

There's a promotion on coffee in the shop now.

Её ждёт повышение до директора.

She's in line for a promotion to director.

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  1. Her promotion made the whole team proud.

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    Вся команда гордилась её повышением.

  2. He was happy about his promotion to manager.

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    Он был рад своему повышению до менеджера.

повышение synonyms

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What's the difference between повышение, продвижение, and карьерный рост

П
🇷🇺Russian
продвижение

In «продвижение по службе»: same idea, more formal.

Advanced: broader words

К
🇷🇺Russian
карьерный рост

Career growth over years, not one step.

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повышение belongs to the topic "IT Interview →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does повышение mean?

the act of raising someone to a higher position or rank

How do you pronounce повышение?

повышение is pronounced [pəvɨˈʂenʲɪjə], in Latin letters “povyshenie”.

How is повышение used in a sentence?

Her promotion made the whole team proud. Translation: Вся команда гордилась её повышением.

Is повышение part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, повышение (promotion) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is повышение part of Advertising vocabulary?

Yes, повышение (promotion) can be learned in the Advertising topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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