What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Preferment vs Conferment - What's the difference?

preferment | conferment |

As nouns the difference between preferment and conferment

is that preferment is while conferment is the act of conferring; a presentation.

preferment

English

Noun

(preferments)
  • (obsolete) The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation; furtherance, promotion (of a candidate, action, undertaking etc.).
  • *, II.12:
  • *:A mind warranted from prejudice, hath a marvellous preferment to tranquility.
  • Advancement to a higher position or office; promotion.
  • A position (especially in the Church of England) that provides profit or prestige.
  • * '>citation
  • conferment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of conferring; a presentation