noun
placing
PLAY-sihng
noun
1
The act of putting something in a particular position or location.
"The careful placing of each vase made the display look effortless."
"She was in charge of the placing of chairs before the ceremony."
2
The rank or position a competitor finishes in, especially in a race or competition.
"His third-place placing qualified him for the national finals."
How to Use Placing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of positioning something, or the rank someone achieves in a competition.
Common pairings
a strong placing
careful placing
final placing
Word Forms
placings plural
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The careful _____ of each vase made the display look effortless.