Placarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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placarding

 

[ ˈpleɪ.kɑːr.dɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

display of notices

Placarding refers to the act of displaying information or notices on a board or surface. It is commonly used in contexts such as safety warnings, advertising, or public notices. This practice helps to disseminate important information to the public.

Synonyms

noticing, posting, signage

Examples of usage

  • The placarding of safety protocols was mandatory after the incident.
  • She was responsible for the placarding of the event's rules.
  • The new placarding on the building warns of fire hazards.
Context #2 | Verb

to post signs

To placard means to put up signs or notices in a particular area, often to inform or warn people. This term is frequently used in contexts related to safety, regulations, or public information campaigns.

Synonyms

advertise, announce, post

Examples of usage

  • They will placard the area with the new health guidelines.
  • The government plans to placard the streets for the upcoming election.
  • Volunteers will placard each route with maps for the marathon.

Translations

Translations of the word "placarding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 placardagem

🇮🇳 प्लाकार्डिंग

🇩🇪 Plakatierung

🇮🇩 penempelan poster

🇺🇦 плакатування

🇵🇱 plakatowanie

🇯🇵 プラカード掲示

🇫🇷 affichage

🇪🇸 cartelera

🇹🇷 afişleme

🇰🇷 플래카드 게시

🇸🇦 تعلق لافتة

🇨🇿 plakátování

🇸🇰 plagátovanie

🇨🇳 张贴海报

🇸🇮 plakatiranje

🇮🇸 plakatgerðir

🇰🇿 плакаттау

🇬🇪 პლაკატირება

🇦🇿 plakatlaşdırma

🇲🇽 colocación de carteles

Etymology

The term 'placard' originates from the Middle French word 'placard,' which means a notice or proclamation. It can be traced back to the Latin root 'placardum,' meaning a proclamation or notice to be read. Over time, 'placarding' has evolved from its use in official decrees and announcements to a more general context of displaying information for public awareness. In contemporary usage, placarding is particularly relevant in safety and regulatory contexts, where clear communication of hazards or important information is crucial. The versatility of the term allows it to encompass a wide range of industries, including construction, event planning, and public health, where the effective dissemination of information is key.