placement

noun

place·​ment ˈplās-mənt 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For one, the lining-up was just based on our perspective from Earth, rather than the planets’ actual placement in the three-dimensional solar system. —Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2024

This may be a controversial placement on the list because this relationship was such a big part of the show, but did Cristina and Owen ever seem that happy together? —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 31 May 2024

Feeling curious about a specific placement in your chart or what a transiting planet might mean for you? —Playtogga, The Denver Post, 29 May 2024

The pier, initially envisioned as a 90-day project, first struggled with bad weather that delayed its placement, as well as security concerns tied to Israel's operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. —Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 22 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing placement

• placement test
• product placement

Kids Definition

placement

noun

place·​ment ˈplā-smənt 

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