Tenure ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tenure ( noun )

1. The holding of an office or position, especially in a particular profession or organization.
2. The period during which someone holds an office or position.

Origin:

From latin tenere to hold, from tenus held.

Examples:

1. He was given tenure as a professor.
2. She has been in tenure as CEO for the past 10 years.
3. The tenure of the president was marked by scandal.
4. The tenure of the judge was marked by fairness and integrity.
5. The tenure of the coach was marked by success.

(As a verb)

Tenure ( verb )

1. The holding of an office or position, especially in a particular profession or organization.
2. The period during which someone holds an office or position.

Origin:

From latin tenere to hold, from tenus held.

Examples:

1. He was given tenure as a professor.
2. She has been in tenure as CEO for the past 10 years.
3. The tenure of the president was marked by scandal.
4. The tenure of the judge was marked by fairness and integrity.
5. The tenure of the coach was marked by success.