Placings: meaning, definitions and examples

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

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

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

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

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

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

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