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positioned
Positioned (adj) means Placed or arranged in a particular spot, especially one that gives an advantage. Example: “The company is well positioned to enter the new market.”
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Placed or arranged in a particular spot, especially one that gives an advantage.
"The company is well positioned to enter the new market."
"The shop is perfectly positioned next to the station, so it gets lots of passing trade."
"Standing well positioned near the goal, she had an easy chance to score."
How to use positioned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSet up in a particular place or situation, often one that's advantageous.
Common pairings
well positioned
strategically positioned
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What does “positioned” mean?
The word “positioned” means placed or arranged in a particular spot, especially one that gives an advantage. In plain terms, set up in a particular place or situation, often one that's advantageous.
How do you use “positioned” in a sentence?
Here is “positioned” used in a sentence: “The company is well positioned to enter the new market.”
What part of speech is “positioned”?
“Positioned” is an adjective.
Is “positioned” a common word?
“Positioned” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between positioned and located?
Positioned suggests deliberate placement, often to gain some advantage, such as a store positioned near a busy intersection. Located simply states where something is without implying any strategy behind its placement.
When should you use positioned instead of placed?
Positioned is often used when the arrangement matters for advantage or function, such as a chess piece positioned to threaten another, while placed is a more general, neutral term for putting something somewhere. In business and strategy contexts, positioned is the more natural choice.
Can positioned describe people as well as objects?
Yes. People, teams, or companies can be described as positioned when they are set up in a way that gives them an advantage, such as a company positioned to lead its market or a player positioned near the goal.
