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

Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, with its many partners, are absolutely prepared to assist with placement of every one of these horses if carriage owners relinquish them. — Wayne Pacelle, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Plascencia said they were scheduled to meet with district administrators Wednesday to discuss positions and finalize placements. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

The owners of the signs should be fined for violating the law with their placement of the signs. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Here, Southern designers share all of their go to living room rug placement rules and shopping tips. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026