promotion meaning and definition

PROMOTION noun

Definition of promotion (noun)

1. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
   • "the packaging of new ideas"
   • synonyms: packaging, promotional material, publicity
2. act of raising in rank or position
   • antonym: demotion
3. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
   • synonyms: advancement, furtherance
4. the advancement of some enterprise
   • "his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career"
   • synonyms: forwarding, furtherance