Positioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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positioned

 

[ pəˈzɪʃ(ə)nd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a particular place or arrangement

Having been placed or situated in a particular position or arrangement.

Synonyms

arranged, located, placed, set

Examples of usage

  • The chairs were positioned in a circle for the meeting.
  • She positioned herself next to the window to enjoy the view.
  • The keys were positioned on the table for easy access.
Context #2 | Verb

to put or arrange in a particular position

To place or arrange something in a particular position.

Synonyms

arrange, locate, place, set

Examples of usage

  • He positioned the camera to capture the best angle.
  • The company positioned its products as high-end luxury items.
  • She positioned herself as a leader in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "positioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 posicionado

🇮🇳 स्थित

🇩🇪 positioniert

🇮🇩 ditempatkan

🇺🇦 позиціонований

🇵🇱 umiejscowiony

🇯🇵 位置された

🇫🇷 positionné

🇪🇸 posicionado

🇹🇷 konumlanmış

🇰🇷 위치한

🇸🇦 موضوع

🇨🇿 umístěný

🇸🇰 umiestnený

🇨🇳 定位

🇸🇮 postavljen

🇮🇸 staðsettur

🇰🇿 орналасқан

🇬🇪 განთავსებული

🇦🇿 yerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 posicionado

Etymology

The word 'positioned' is derived from the verb 'position', which comes from the Latin word 'positio' meaning 'a placing, position, situation'. The concept of positioning has been used in various contexts throughout history, from military strategies to marketing techniques. The idea of positioning something in a specific place or arrangement has been essential for human activities and communication.

See also: interposition, malposition, misposition, positionally, positioning, positions, repositioning.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,461 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.