\ ˈwel-ˈplāst 
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\Definition of well-placed
: appropriately or advantageously directed or positioned
well-placed informants well-placed trust a well-placed blow
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well-placed
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of well-placed
: directed or positioned in a way that is good or useful
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The first known use of well-placed was in 1540
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