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placings

 

[ˈpleɪsɪŋz ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in sport

The action of putting someone or something in a particular place or position in a race or competition.

Synonyms

positioning, ranking, standing.

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Word Description / Examples
placings

Primarily used in competitions or race contexts to refer to the position where someone or something finishes.

  • The placings after the marathon were displayed on the board
  • She was thrilled with her first-place placing
ranking

Used to compare and list individuals, teams or items based on their performance, status or quality. Common in sports and academic contexts.

  • His world ranking has improved to number three
  • The school's ranking has increased due to improved test scores
standing

Can refer to one's reputation or status in a particular group or society. Also used in sports or competitions to describe current positions.

  • Her standing in the community is very high
  • The team is currently in second place in the league standings

Examples of usage

  • His placings in the last few races have been impressive.
  • She is currently in first place in the overall standings, with consistent high placings.
Context #2 | Noun

in construction

The act or process of putting something in a particular position.

Synonyms

arrangement, layout, positioning.

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Word Description / Examples
placings

Use 'placings' often in competitive contexts, like rankings, or where an order or sequence is based on performance or preference.

  • In the race, her final placing was third
  • The placings in the competition will be announced tomorrow
arrangement

Use 'arrangement' when referring to the way objects or elements are positioned in relation to each other, often with an emphasis on organization or order.

  • The floral arrangement on the table was stunning
  • We need to make a new seating arrangement for the party
positioning

Use 'positioning' when referring to the act of placing something in a particular spot or orientation, often thoughtfully or strategically.

  • The team's positioning on the field was excellent
  • The positioning of the furniture made the room look more spacious
layout

Use 'layout' when discussing the detailed planning or design of something, especially a space or a page, focusing on the overall structure.

  • The layout of the website is very user-friendly
  • The architect showed us the layout of the new office

Examples of usage

  • The placings of the bricks need to be precise for the wall to be stable.
  • The placings of the beams are crucial for the structural integrity of the building.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'placing' comes from the Old French word 'placer,' which means to put or set in a specific spot.
  • In English, 'place' has been used since the 14th century to indicate a location or position.
  • The suffix '-ing' turns 'place' into a noun, indicating the action of positioning.

Sports

  • In races, participants are often awarded medals for their placings: gold for 1st, silver for 2nd, and bronze for 3rd.
  • Different sports have unique systems for determining placings, such as points in scoring games or time in races.
  • National rankings in sports are often determined by an athlete's best placings in competitions throughout a season.

Education

  • In academic settings, placings can refer to students' rankings based on grades or standardized tests.
  • Scholarships and university admissions can often depend on a student's overall placing among their peers.
  • Educational competitions, such as spelling bees or science fairs, also have rankings based on performance.

Cultural Significance

  • In many cultures, winning a placing in a competition is celebrated with trophies or awards, reinforcing the idea of meritocracy.
  • Various world events, like the Olympics or World Cup, are centered around determining the best placings in sports.
  • In beauty pageants and talent shows, placings help to identify and honor exceptional talents among competitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "placings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colocações

🇮🇳 स्थान

🇩🇪 Platzierungen

🇮🇩 penempatan

🇺🇦 розміщення

🇵🇱 miejsca

🇯🇵 配置

🇫🇷 placements

🇪🇸 ubicaciones

🇹🇷 yerleştirmeler

🇰🇷 배치

🇸🇦 تحديد المواقع

🇨🇿 umístění

🇸🇰 umiestnenie

🇨🇳 位置

🇸🇮 umeščanja

🇮🇸 staðsetningar

🇰🇿 орналастыру

🇬🇪 განთავსება

🇦🇿 yerləşdirmələr

🇲🇽 ubicaciones

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,266, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.