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
When planning your toilet placement, try to keep it in its own smaller powder room, to the side of the bathroom door, or in a corner near the side of a vanity.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The report also proposed better data for tracking wages and job placements for minorities who complete state training programs.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The campaign will largely live on Equinox’s social channels, club placements, the Equinox app experience and out-of-home media buys in key markets.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
In addition to a new piercing placement, North also wore one of her new Christmas presents, a 106-carat diamond skull pendant that was gifted by mom Kardashian, 45.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
The report also proposed better data for tracking wages and job placements for minorities who complete state training programs.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The campaign will largely live on Equinox’s social channels, club placements, the Equinox app experience and out-of-home media buys in key markets.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
In addition to a new piercing placement, North also wore one of her new Christmas presents, a 106-carat diamond skull pendant that was gifted by mom Kardashian, 45.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placement
Noun
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 29-year-old outfielder left the Baltimore organization last offseason after just one big-league plate appearance, but returned in a waiver claim in August after he was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The new Wylie store is set to be at 2710 W FM 544, according to the commission document.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Retailers also think the commission structure should be revisited.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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What about the group winning a democratic election in 2006?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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There have been a few instances since the election, Geller says, where clients have wondered ahead of a trip how they’ll be received abroad.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placement. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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