placement

noun
UK: /ˈpleɪsmənt/
US: /ˈpleɪsmənt/

  1. The act of putting something in a specific place or position.

    1. The placement of the books is on the shelf in the living room.
    2. Careful placement of the sensors ensured accurate data collection throughout the experiment.

  2. A job that is found for someone, often a student or someone unemployed, usually for a limited time.

    1. I got a placement at a local company during the summer break.
    2. The university's career services helped her secure a valuable placement in the marketing department.

  3. The assigning of a student to a particular class or educational program based on their ability.

    1. His placement in the advanced math class was based on his test scores.
    2. The school district utilizes a comprehensive assessment for student placement in specialized programs.

Synonyms

arrangement location job appointment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "placement" in English means: The act of putting something in a specific place or position., A job that is found for someone, often a student or someone unemployed, usually for a limited time., The assigning of a student to a particular class or educational program based on their ability..

The phonetic transcription of "placement" is /ˈpleɪsmənt/ in British English and /ˈpleɪsmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "placement": arrangement, location, job, appointment.

Example usage of "placement": "The placement of the books is on the shelf in the living room.". More examples on the page.