Incumbent

by | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized | 3 comments

Incumbent (Noun/Adjective)
Syllable division: in·​cum·​bent
How to pronounce: UK: /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/ US: /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Incumbent

Meaning: The individual who now holds or formerly had a certain official position.
Example:
> Overall, incumbents have a high likelihood of getting re-elected.
> The current incumbent will be retiring shortly.

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3 Comments

  1. Nirvana
    Nirvana on July 18, 2023 at 2:56 pm

    On this week, the incumbent employee was promoted to a higher position.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on July 19, 2023 at 7:57 am

      Good sentence, Nirvana! 😀
      Try saying:
      This week, the incumbent employee was promoted to a higher position.

  2. Hnin yi lwin
    Hnin yi lwin on July 20, 2023 at 7:23 pm

    My father was an incumbent as a former engineer in that company.