зва́ние

uncommon #5425C1

nounneuterinanimatecountable

1.
title
Ему присво́или почётное зва́ние.
He was awarded an honorary title.
Used for titles conferred as a distinction: honorary, academic, sporting.
2.
rank, grademilitary
Он получи́л зва́ние майо́ра.
He was promoted to the rank of major.
3.
(rare) status, standing, station
Он был челове́ком ни́зкого зва́ния.
He was a man of low standing.
Dated, of social origin or class.

Examples

Этот шеврон означает звание сержанта.
This chevron indicates the rank of sergeant.
Ему было присвоено звание мастера спорта.
He was awarded the title of Master of Sport.
Маршальское звание давали немногим генералам.
The rank of marshal was awarded to only a few generals.
Комиссия, присваивающая звания, собралась в зале.
The commission responsible for awarding titles met in the hall.
Он получил звание бригадного генерала.
He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
Список офицеров составлен по старшинству званий.
The list of officers is arranged according to rank seniority.
Он гордился выслуженным званием капитана.
He was proud of the rank of captain he had earned through his service.
После адъюнктуры он получил новое звание.
After completing the postgraduate program, he received a new rank.