placement

noun

place·​ment ˈplās-mənt How to pronounce placement (audio)
Synonyms of placementnext
1
: an act or instance of placing: such as
a
: an accurately hit ball (as in tennis) that an opponent cannot return
b
: the assignment of a person to a suitable place (such as a job or a class in school)
2
: placekick

Examples of placement in a Sentence

the strategic placement of products at the entrance of a store the placement of microphones around the room The director tried several different camera placements for the scene. The agency has overseen the placement of hundreds of children in loving homes. the placement of unemployed workers
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Seam construction Socks with poor seam placement can lead to hot spots, blisters and irritation. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Streams of his solo catalog have passed 460 million, his videos have logged more than 35 million views, and his combined output with his groups tops 620 million streams and 617 chart placements. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 The goal was to raise $1 million for a non-profit organization that provides a home for children who are removed from their families and awaiting foster care placement. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 After acceptance, students may indicate a preference for Charlotte or Winston-Salem, though placement is not guaranteed. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for placement

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of placement was in 1795

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“Placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/placement. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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placement

noun
place·​ment ˈplā-smənt How to pronounce placement (audio)
1
: an act or instance of placing
especially : the assignment of a person to a suitable place (as a class in school or a job)
2
: placekick

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