incumbency

noun
UK: /ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/
US: /ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/

  1. The state of holding an official position or office.

    1. The incumbency gives her an advantage in the election.
    2. His incumbency allowed him to implement significant policy changes throughout the state.

  2. The period during which someone holds an official position or office.

    1. During his incumbency, the city's economy improved.
    2. Her long incumbency led to a deep understanding of the organization's challenges.

Synonyms

tenure term office reign

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incumbency" in English means: The state of holding an official position or office., The period during which someone holds an official position or office..

The phonetic transcription of "incumbency" is /ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/ in British English and /ɪnˈkʌmbənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incumbency": tenure, term, office, reign.

Example usage of "incumbency": "The incumbency gives her an advantage in the election.". More examples on the page.