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ten·ure-track

(tĕn′yər-trăk′, -yo͝or′-)
adj.
Of or relating to a teaching or research position at a college or university that can lead to a tenured position.
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ten′ure-track`


adj.
of or relating to a college- or university-teaching job that can lead to a tenured position.
[1975–80]
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