Synonyms for

Tenure

Verb / ˈtenjɜ: / Another word for tenure — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the holding of an office or position

Synonyms & similar words

incumbency landtenure termofoffice term time service employment occupation appointment engagement job position post role assignment work contract duration limitation restriction boundary

Synonyms by register

Formal

holding possession occupancy custody

Informal

job position spot gig

Literary

lease stewardship

Antonyms

temporary transient fleeting short-term interim provisional

Common collocations

  • academic tenure
  • grant tenure
  • obtain tenure
  • tenure track
  • tenure decision
  • tenure review
  • permanent tenure

Word family

noun tenure
verb tenure
adjective tenured

Usage note

Primarily used in academic contexts to refer to a permanent teaching post. Can also refer to the holding of any property or office.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher's tenure at the school is five years.
  2. The company's CEO has a tenure of ten years.
  3. The mayor's tenure in office will end next year.
  4. The university offers tenure-track positions to qualified candidates.
  5. The professor was granted tenure after six years of teaching.

Quotes

  • Tenure is a very important feature of academic life and one that needs to be protected.
  • Tenure is a means of ensuring academic freedom, which is critical to the success of any university.
  • Tenure is a process that rewards excellence and hard work in the academic world.

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