Placement

Definition

Placement refers to the act or process of putting something in a specific location or position, or the fact of being placed.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪsmənt/
• Respelling: PLAYS-muhnt (with "PLAYS" as in "plays," and "muhnt" as a softer "munt")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪsmənt/
• Respelling: PLAYS-muhnt (similar to American English, with "PLAYS" as in "plays," and "muhnt" as a softer "munt")

In both dialects, "placement" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "PLAYS." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the word with emphasis on the "PLAYS" part.

Etymology

The word "placement" is derived from the verb "place" and the suffix "-ment". "Place" comes from Old French "place", which itself is derived from Latin "platea" meaning "broad street".

Derivatives

• Displacement
• Replacement
• Misplacement
• Pre-placement
• Self-placement

Synonyms

• Positioning
• Arrangement
• Disposition

Antonyms

• Removal
• Displacement (in the context of replacing something)
• Disorder

Usage

"Placement" is typically used to describe the act or process of positioning something or someone, particularly in relation to objects, students in internships, or advertisements in media.

Related Terms

• Location
• Setting
• Position
• Locale
• Allocation

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The action of placing someone or something somewhere.
• Example: "The careful placement of the lights ensured the room was well-lit."

• The act of finding an appropriate place for someone to live, work, or learn.
• Example: "The agency specializes in job placement for recent graduates."

• The act of setting or arranging something in a particular way.
• Example: "The placement of products in the market plays a crucial role in its success."