automatic advancement
[ɔ.təˈmæ.tɪk æd.ˈvæns.mənt]
nounpl: automatic advancements
promoção automática
1. The process of moving a student to the next grade level or an employee to the next position without meeting all standard requirements or without examination
The school implemented automatic advancement policies to reduce grade retention rates.
A escola implementou políticas de promoção automática para reduzir as taxas de retenção de série.
2. A system or feature that progresses something forward without manual intervention or user action
The software includes automatic advancement to the next page after the timer expires.
O software inclui promoção automática para a próxima página após o temporizador expirar.
3. In labor contexts, the systematic progression through salary grades or job levels based on tenure rather than performance
Union contracts often guarantee automatic advancement after completing each year of service.
Os contratos sindicais frequentemente garantem promoção automática após completar cada ano de serviço.
In Brazil, automatic advancement policies have been a contentious educational issue, with debates about their impact on academic standards and student preparedness. In the USA, 'social promotion' is the more common term, often criticized by education reformers. In corporate settings, automatic advancement based on seniority is common in unionized sectors and government employment in both countries.
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