demotion
noun
the act or process of reducing to a lower grade, rank, class, or position, or the result of such a reduction.
demotions
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pluralof demotion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Neither investigation resulted in sanctions, but judges said that, in combination with the firings and demotions, the probes conveyed a chilling message that Newby would punish those who crossed him.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025
The UC Academic Senate takes the lead in reviewing faculty misconduct cases and can recommend sanctions, including written censure, salary reductions, demotions, suspensions without pay or dismissal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
After a post has been flagged by one of the independent fact-checkers, users will be able to lower or maintain the level of demotions on a post.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
Over the course of the two demotions, her salary dipped from $92,000 to roughly $61,200.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
People accept demotions all the time, for all kinds of reasons.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
