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placement
PLAYS-muhnt
Placement (noun) means the act of putting something in position, or the position it ends up in. Example: “The careful placement of each plant gave the garden a balanced look.”
noun
1
The act of putting something in position, or the position it ends up in.
"The careful placement of each plant gave the garden a balanced look."
"Where is the best placement for the lamp in this corner?"
"The placement of the sofa made the room feel much bigger."
2
A temporary assignment to a workplace, often to gain experience.
"My placement at the primary school taught me how busy teachers really are."
"She did a six-month placement at a law firm before finishing her degree."
"The university helped arrange a hospital placement for nursing students."
How to use placement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhere something is positioned — or a temporary work assignment, especially for students gaining experience.
Common pairings
work placement
job placement
product placement
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Word forms
- Plural
- placements
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Etymology
From "place" plus the noun suffix "-ment."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for placement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “placement” mean?
The word “placement” means the act of putting something in position, or the position it ends up in. In plain terms, where something is positioned — or a temporary work assignment, especially for students gaining experience.
How do you pronounce “placement”?
“Placement” is pronounced PLAYS-muhnt (/ˈpleɪ̯smənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “placement” in a sentence?
Here is “placement” used in a sentence: “The placement of the sofa made the room feel much bigger.”
What part of speech is “placement”?
“Placement” is a noun.
Is “placement” a common word?
“Placement” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “placement” have?
“Placement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of putting something in position, or the position it ends up in.
What is the difference between a placement and an internship?
Both are temporary assignments to a workplace taken to gain experience. Placement is the usual British term and often refers to a work period arranged as part of a course or degree, while internship is the standard American term and is also widely used in the UK for shorter or independently arranged positions.
What is a work placement?
A work placement is a temporary assignment to a workplace, usually arranged so that a student or trainee can gain practical experience. Placements are often organised through a school, university, or training programme and can last anywhere from a week to a year.
What is a placement test?
A placement test is an exam used to decide which level, class, or course suits a student best. The name comes from the basic sense of placement — the act of putting something, in this case a learner, in the right position within a programme.
