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
The plaintiffs alleged they had been illegally transferred without consideration of less restrictive placements, in violation of federal law.
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Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 31 Jan. 2025
One random bottom placement for Sam won’t scare me off!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Some planes may have more than the usual amount of legroom — giving passengers an entire seat space of room due to placement near the exit door.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
This placement is to be temporary until a permanent residence can be found.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 31 Jan. 2025
One random bottom placement for Sam won’t scare me off!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Some planes may have more than the usual amount of legroom — giving passengers an entire seat space of room due to placement near the exit door.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
This placement is to be temporary until a permanent residence can be found.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for placement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placement
Noun
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One possible silver lining: Stanton has gone on short rehab assignments when he’s gotten hurt in the past.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned above, Iowa’s first-half efficiency from 3-point range was nonexistent in the second half, and Maryland appeared more active staying on its assignments and using its hands to make four steals.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The commission will charge the city for all power used by the city, but the city will profit from the exchange.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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She was charged with grand larceny and administering a drug in commission of a felony, per Nevada court records.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Age was a hot topic in this most recent presidential election, especially after former President Joe Biden, 82, ended his reelection bid due to escalated concerns about his acuity.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Add that to a citizenry that just came through a wild presidential election, and Madison Avenue may have felt the national mood wasn’t ready for more than the usual stuff.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placement. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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