Placement: meaning, definitions and examples

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placement

 

[ หˆpleษชsmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job

The action of putting someone or something in a particular place or position; the act of finding a suitable place for someone or something.

Synonyms

arrangement, location, positioning.

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Word Description / Examples
placement

Often used in contexts involving the act of putting something in a specific place, especially when precision is key, such as in education, job assignments, or physical objects.

  • Her placement into the advanced math class was a big achievement.
  • They discussed the placement of the new furniture in the living room.
positioning

Used to describe the strategic placing or aligning of objects, ideas, or concepts, often with an emphasis on strategy or purpose.

  • The marketing team's positioning of the new product was brilliant.
  • Proper positioning of the antenna will improve the signal reception.
location

Used to refer to a specific place or position, often in a geographical or spatial sense.

  • The location of the new restaurant is very convenient.
  • Can you send me your location so I can find you?
arrangement

Typically used when referring to the organization or ordering of items or events, especially when it involves planning or agreements.

  • The flower arrangement on the table was beautiful.
  • They made arrangements for the meeting next week.

Examples of usage

  • The placement of the furniture in the room was carefully thought out.
  • She secured a placement at a prestigious law firm for her internship.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The assignment of a student to a particular course or program.

Synonyms

allocation, assignment, designation.

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placement

Use when referring to the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or location, often in contexts related to organizing or employment.

  • The placement of the new employees was managed by the HR
  • The furniture placement in the room was optimal for space
assignment

Used when referring to a specific task or duty given to someone, often in academic or professional settings.

  • The teacher gave us a math assignment
  • Her new assignment at work involves managing a team
allocation

Suitable for situations where distributing resources or responsibilities, especially in formal or administrative contexts.

  • The budget allocation for the project was increased
  • Resource allocation is critical for project success
designation

Appropriate when referring to naming or specifying someone for a particular role or purpose, often in formal or official contexts.

  • His designation as team leader was well-received
  • The designation of this area as a national park has helped in its conservation

Examples of usage

  • She was thrilled with her placement in the advanced math class.
  • The school offers various placement options for students with different learning needs.
Context #3 | Noun

advertising

The positioning of an advertisement in a media outlet.

Synonyms

allocation, location, positioning.

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Word Description / Examples
placement

Used when referring to the act of putting something or someone in a specific position or the process of assigning roles, jobs, or positions. Common in corporate, educational, and spatial contexts.

  • She was happy with her placement in the new department.
  • They discussed the placement of the furniture in the room.
positioning

Involves the strategic placement or arrangement of something, often used in marketing, spatial arrangements, or strategies. It can have a slight technical or professional connotation.

  • Her marketing plan focused on the positioning of the new product.
  • The positioning of the cameras ensured maximum coverage of the event.
location

Refers to a specific place or position, often used in geographical or spatial contexts. It does not involve the act of placing something but rather the place itself.

  • The restaurant's location was ideal for a business lunch.
  • They chose a beautiful location for the wedding.
allocation

Typically used in contexts involving the distribution or assignment of resources, duties, or tasks. Common in finance, project management, and resource management.

  • The allocation of funds for the project was generous.
  • He was responsible for the allocation of tasks among team members.

Examples of usage

  • The placement of the ad on the front page of the magazine increased its visibility.
  • They were disappointed with the placement of their commercial during the TV show.

Translations

Translations of the word "placement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Platzierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penempatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผั–ั‰ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umiejscowienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…็ฝฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท placement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colocaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerleลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุธูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umรญstฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umiestnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พ็ฝฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postavitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐsetning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝะฐะปะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yerlษ™ลŸdirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colocaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'placement' originated from the verb 'place' in the early 17th century. It has been used to describe the action of putting something in a particular position or the assignment of someone to a specific role or program. Over time, 'placement' has evolved to encompass various contexts such as job placements, educational placements, and advertising placements.

See also: anyplace, displace, displacement, everyplace, misplace, misplacement, misplacing, place, placed, placeholders, placements, places, placing, placings, replace, someplace.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,725, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.