as in assignment
the act of assigning someone to a suitable place (such as a job or class)
Several of our students qualified for placement in the art program.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of placement
The logo placement was negotiated through the tour, as the umpires are employees of the ATP and not aligned under a union like counterparts in other sports.
—
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
The placement of the two 88-foot-tall flagpoles — one on the north lawn and one on the south lawn — began early in the morning of June 18.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The ball rotates 360 degrees, allowing for precise cursor placement with minimal effort.
—PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
Their matte finish aligned with the gown’s soft tulle overlay, offering contrast to the precise strap placement and bold proportions.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for placement
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
The placement of the two 88-foot-tall flagpoles — one on the north lawn and one on the south lawn — began early in the morning of June 18.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The ball rotates 360 degrees, allowing for precise cursor placement with minimal effort.
—PC Magazine, 15 June 2025
Their matte finish aligned with the gown’s soft tulle overlay, offering contrast to the precise strap placement and bold proportions.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for placement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placement
Noun
-
Position players have 20 days to complete minor league rehab assignments, but the Mets are hopeful Vientos will return before his clock runs out.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
-
Hunter Renfroe is no longer with the organization after being designated for assignment.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2025
Noun
-
That commission, set up by then-President Nelson Mandela, attempted to confront the atrocities of apartheid in the years after the system officially ended in 1994.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
-
The following are suggestions to help complete the work of Juneteenth: President Donald Trump should create via executive order a commission to examine the harms of slavery and impact on current Black Americans.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
After Republicans capitalized on using social media to win the 2024 elections, the party has run into some tiffs since November that political insiders don’t see stopping anytime soon.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
-
In November, Miami-Dade County voted Republican for the first time in a presidential election since 1988.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placement. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share