Placement
'pleɪsmənt
Definitions
3 meaningsThe act of positioning or arranging something in a specific location.
'pleɪsmənt
The act of putting something in a particular place.
The placement of the books on the shelf was deliberate.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're decorating a room. The placement of the lamp on the side table is how you decide where it goes to make it look nice, or if you are building a model, placing the various pieces in the right place.
👶 For kids: Putting something where it should go!
More Examples
Good placement of the cursor on the correct field, allows you to quickly make the correct selection.
She was concerned with the placement of the microphones to get the best sound.
How It's Used
"The careful placement of the furniture enhanced the room's ambiance."
"The company is focused on the placement of their new product in the market."
The act of finding a job or role for someone.
'pleɪsmənt
The act of finding a job or position for someone.
The company specializes in the placement of recent college graduates.
💡 Simply: It's like finding a job for someone. If a friend is looking for a job, you can help them with placement.
👶 For kids: Helping someone find a job!
More Examples
The placement rate for graduates from this program is very high.
She sought assistance from a placement agency.
How It's Used
"The placement agency helped him find a job."
"The university's career services offer job placement assistance."
A position, setting, or situation where something is situated.
'pleɪsmənt
A position or situation to which something or someone is assigned
The advertisement was a prime placement during the television program.
💡 Simply: It's like where something is or where it's supposed to be. Like product placement in a movie, the product goes in that spot.
👶 For kids: The place where something or someone is.
More Examples
The new student's placement exam determined his course schedule.
The strategic placement of billboards can boost advertising effectiveness.
How It's Used
"Product placement in movies is a common advertising strategy."
"The student's placement test results determined the appropriate course level."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
product placement
The strategic inclusion of products in movies or TV shows for advertising.
"Product placement can be very effective in influencing consumer behavior."
placement agency
A business that helps people find jobs.
"She found her current job through a placement agency."
From Old French *plaie* meaning 'place' and the suffix '-ment', signifying an act or result.
The word's usage has evolved from simply denoting the act of placing to also encompass specific situations or roles.
Memory tip
Think of placing an object in a spot.
Word Origin
"Place"