doctorate / promotion
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doctorate
The process of obtaining a doctoral degree at a university or higher education institution, involving the preparation of an academic work (dissertation) and an oral examination.
Nach ihrem Masterabschluss begann sie mit ihrer Promotion in Biologie.
After her master's degree, she began her doctorate in biology.
promotion
A time-limited marketing or sales promotion campaign aimed at increasing sales of a product or service. This often happens through discounts, special offers, or advertising.
Für die neue Limonade gibt es eine große Promotion-Aktion im Supermarkt.
There is a big promotional campaign for the new lemonade in the supermarket.
promotion
In sports, the advancement of a team or athlete to a higher division or league.
Die Mannschaft feierte ihre Promotion in die erste Bundesliga.
The team celebrated its promotion to the first Bundesliga.
In German, 'Promotion' usually refers to obtaining a doctoral degree. A professional promotion, which is also called 'promotion' in English, is called 'die Beförderung' in German.
Ihre Promotion in Physik hat drei Jahre gedauert.
Her doctorate in physics took three years.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Promotion' from the context. In a university setting, it is about the doctoral degree. In commerce and marketing, it refers to a promotional campaign. In sports, it means promotion to a higher league.
Er schreibt gerade an seiner Promotion über künstliche Intelligenz.
He is currently writing his doctoral dissertation on artificial intelligence.
The related verb is 'promovieren' (to do a doctorate). When a person 'promoviert' (is doing a doctorate), they are working on their doctoral dissertation, that is, on their 'Promotion' (doctorate).
Sie promoviert an der Universität Heidelberg.
She is doing her doctorate at Heidelberg University.
In an academic context, 'Promotion' (doctorate) is often used with the verbs 'machen' (to do), 'beginnen' (to begin), or 'abschließen' (to complete).
Er möchte nach dem Master eine Promotion machen.
He would like to do a doctorate after his master's degree.
In a sports context, typical phrases are 'die Promotion schaffen' (to achieve promotion) or 'die Promotion feiern' (to celebrate promotion).
Die Mannschaft hat mit dem Sieg die Promotion geschafft.
With the win, the team achieved promotion.
ascent / rise
In sports, Aufstieg and Promotion can both refer to moving up to a higher division. Aufstieg is the usual term in general German sports usage; Promotion has regional or specialist associations. In either case, the same sporting event may be meant.
Mit dem letzten Sieg schaffte die Mannschaft die Promotion in die erste Liga.
With their final victory, the team secured promotion to the top division.
Mit dem letzten Sieg schaffte die Mannschaft den Aufstieg in die erste Liga.
With their final victory, the team secured promotion to the top division.
