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.
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Recent Examples of placement
Energy drinks had marketing spend, shelf placement, and brand familiarity.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Notably, Berkshire Hathaway, a historically tech-shy investor, anchored the deal with a $10 billion private placement, marking its largest technology bet.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Ally, the financial-services company, believes consumers will grow more attached to women’s sports as the networks give them more prominent placement on their schedules.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Kidder also advises that some grease buildup on appliances can be prevented, especially if it's associated with the appliance's kitchen placement.
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Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Notably, Berkshire Hathaway, a historically tech-shy investor, anchored the deal with a $10 billion private placement, marking its largest technology bet.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Ally, the financial-services company, believes consumers will grow more attached to women’s sports as the networks give them more prominent placement on their schedules.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Kidder also advises that some grease buildup on appliances can be prevented, especially if it's associated with the appliance's kitchen placement.
—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for placement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placement
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Educators can now access a Google Classroom app inside Gemini that gives it the context of their classrooms, such as the assignments, the materials, and the grades.
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The Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
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Sean Kennedy, a former commission chair, is the co-counsel on the case.
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At Tuesday's county commission meeting, an amendment was put forth to define data centers and impose regulations on them.
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The election of Raman and Roy would also underscore the leftward tilt of Los Angeles, which has four City Council members, including Raman, who are DSA members — two of whom were reelected in the primary.
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Starmer had previously vowed to stand in any formal Labour leadership race triggered by rebel lawmakers who feating a 2029 election wipeout sought to replace him.
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“Placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placement. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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