noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Insufficient promotion (of goods, services, employees, etc.). uncountable, usually
2. 2
   Promotion of a pawn to a piece other than a queen. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From under- + promotion.

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