Sited: meaning, definitions and examples
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sited
[ saษชtษชd ]
past tense
Sited is the past tense of the verb 'site,' which means to place or locate something in a specific position or location. It is commonly used in contexts related to building construction, urban planning, and surveying. When something has been sited, it indicates that a particular spot has been chosen for a project or activity, often considering various factors such as accessibility, environmental impact, and regulations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The architect sited the new building near the river.
- They sited the playground in the park to maximize sunlight.
- The engineers sited the wind turbines on the hillside.
Translations
Translations of the word "sited" in other languages:
๐ต๐น site
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Standort
๐ฎ๐ฉ lokasi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะนั
๐ต๐ฑ strona
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใคใ
๐ซ๐ท site
๐ช๐ธ sitio
๐น๐ท site
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ดํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุน
๐จ๐ฟ strรกnka
๐ธ๐ฐ strรกnka
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ็ซ
๐ธ๐ฎ spletna stran
๐ฎ๐ธ vefsรญรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะนั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sayt
๐ฒ๐ฝ sitio
Etymology
The term 'site' originates from the Latin word 'situs,' which means 'position' or 'place.' The evolution of the term includes influences from Middle French and Old French forms of the word. 'Site' was adopted into English in the early 19th century, primarily relating to locations for construction projects, archaeological digs, and various other applications where physical positioning is relevant. The verb form 'to site' emerged as a way to describe the action of selecting specific locations for such purposes. Over time, its usage has expanded and is now commonplace across various fields including architecture, urban development, and environmental sciences, reflecting an ongoing need to appropriately situate structures and systems in regards to their physical surroundings.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,060, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 20057 automata
- 20058 uneventful
- 20059 corrupting
- 20060 sited
- 20061 rioting
- 20062 hatchet
- 20063 spires
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