C1noun formal 10K+

Tenure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtenjə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtenjər/"]/

Meaning of Tenure

the period of time when somebody holds an important job, especially a political one; the act of holding an important job

In simple words: The time someone has held a job or position.

Tenure in a sentence

• his four-year tenure as president
• She had a long tenure of office.
• It's still extremely difficult to get tenure.
• She has been granted tenure at Leeds University.
• When you rent a house here, you don’t have security of tenure.

How to use Tenure

Typically used in academic or professional settings to describe the duration of someone's service in a position, like a professor or employee. Less common in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'tenure' like 'ten years' — think of a long commitment.

Related words

Collocations with Tenure

• life
• lifetime
• long
• have
• begin
• end
• during somebody’s tenure
• a tenure of office
• academic
• faculty
• indefinite
• have
• achieve
• get
• track
• clock
• evaluation
• secure
• housing
• land
• security of tenure

Synonyms for Tenure

• duration
• term
• service
• holding
• post

Opposites of Tenure

• dismissal
• termination
• resignation

Common mistakes with Tenure

• Confused with 'tenor' which relates to voice or duration.
• Used incorrectly when referring to short-term roles instead of long-term positions.

Frequently asked questions about Tenure

What does Tenure mean?

The time someone has held a job or position.

What is the definition of Tenure?

the period of time when somebody holds an important job, especially a political one; the act of holding an important job

How do you use Tenure in a sentence?

his four-year tenure as president

Can you give another example of Tenure?

She had a long tenure of office.

What are synonyms for Tenure?

Common alternatives include duration, term, service, holding, post.

What is the opposite of Tenure?

Opposite meanings include dismissal, termination, resignation.

What words go with Tenure?

It commonly pairs with life, lifetime, long, have, begin, end, during somebody’s tenure, a tenure of office, academic, faculty, indefinite, have, achieve, get, track, clock, evaluation, secure, housing, land, security of tenure.

What are common mistakes when using Tenure?

Confused with 'tenor' which relates to voice or duration. Used incorrectly when referring to short-term roles instead of long-term positions.

How do you pronounce Tenure?

US: /["/ˈtenjər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtenjə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Tenure formal or informal?

"Tenure" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Tenure?

Typically used in academic or professional settings to describe the duration of someone's service in a position, like a professor or employee. Less common in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Tenure?

"Tenure" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.