Synonyms of placement

placement

noun

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.

Related Words

• assignment
• commission
• election
• position
• designation
• investment
• induction
• job
• appointment
• selection
• nomination
• choosing
• picking
• choice
• destination
• ranking
• emplacement
• installation
• authorization
• place
• delegation
• office
• singling (out)
• installment
• situation
• ordination
• deputation
• spot
• gig
• station
• billet
• investiture
• anointment
• anointing
• instating

Dissimilar Words

• removal
• rejection
• deposition
• ejection
• eviction
• overthrow
• discharge
• firing
• ouster
• dismissal
• expulsion
• blackball
• dethronement
• dismission

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of placement

Every placement—sound, word, voice, image—is composed for the body moving through it. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The set even comes with an applicator for easy placement, and once on, the clusters create a seamless finish that can last up to five days. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

Such strategic placements will depend on the right terms being struck between cities, venues and World Rugby. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Tree colors are brilliantly lit around sunrise and sunset, so careful tree placement can maximize visual impact as the foliage changes, says Huber. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026