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

Sun exposure, pigment placement and aftercare can all affect how quickly freckle tattoos fade, NewBeauty reports. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

NewBeauty points to sun exposure, pigment placement and aftercare as key factors in how quickly those dots lighten. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Lace placement at House of Gilles played with sexy sheerness, and scalloped lace trim in Danielle Frankel’s capsule gave texture and dimension to a classic strapless gown. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

This approach extends the life of a placement beyond its initial audience. — John McCartney, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026