Placing: meaning, definitions and examples

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placing

[ ˈpleɪsɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

in a competition

The action of awarding a competitor a particular position in a race or competition.

Synonyms

positioning, ranking, standing

Examples of usage

He finished in second place in the race, earning a placing on the podium.
The placing of the athletes was determined by their finishing times.

^{Context #2}

putting in a specific location

To put or set in a particular position or place.

Synonyms

positioning, putting, setting

Examples of usage

She was placing the books on the shelf in alphabetical order.
I am placing an order for the new product online.

Translations

Translations of the word "placing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colocação

🇮🇳 स्थान

🇩🇪 Platzierung

🇮🇩 penempatan

🇺🇦 розміщення

🇵🇱 umieszczanie

🇯🇵 配置 (はいち)

🇫🇷 placement

🇪🇸 colocación

🇹🇷 yerleştirme

🇰🇷 배치 (배치)

🇸🇦 وضع

🇨🇿 umístění

🇸🇰 umiestnenie

🇨🇳 安置 (ānzhì)

🇸🇮 nameščanje

🇮🇸 staðsetning

🇰🇿 орналастыру

🇬🇪 განთავსება

🇦🇿 yerləşdirmə

🇲🇽 colocación

Word origin

The word 'placing' originated from the verb 'place' in the late Middle English period. It has evolved over time to encompass both the act of putting something in a specific location and the action of awarding a competitor a particular position in a competition. The term has been used in various fields such as sports, business, and everyday activities.