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selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
若手社員が部長に抜擢された。
A young employee was promoted to department head.
実力で抜擢されたと評判になった。
It was said they were selected for their ability.
異例の抜擢に社内が驚いた。
The company was surprised by the exceptional promotion.