seniority
IPA: sinjˈɔrɪti
noun
- A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.
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Examples of "seniority" in Sentences
- The seniority list is irrelevant.
- Seniority is important in the Senate and McCain is the senior senator.
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