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
Department of Rehabilitation Employment Services Info Session: Learn about job search and placement assistance, training and support services available for community members with disabilities through the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
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Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
The white flag and its placement was a nod to Kultida’s belief in Buddhism, in which white symbolizes clarity and purity.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The Stellar Shell and Pant feel incredibly premium—thick 3-layer material, a secure powder skirt, and excellent pocket placements (including a pass pocket, which should be mandatory on every ski shell in my opinion) all make for the perfect storm-day protection.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
Superman Aries placements are most like Superman, the ultimate superhero in the DC universe.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
The white flag and its placement was a nod to Kultida’s belief in Buddhism, in which white symbolizes clarity and purity.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The Stellar Shell and Pant feel incredibly premium—thick 3-layer material, a secure powder skirt, and excellent pocket placements (including a pass pocket, which should be mandatory on every ski shell in my opinion) all make for the perfect storm-day protection.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
Superman Aries placements are most like Superman, the ultimate superhero in the DC universe.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placement
Noun
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Any other pitcher could just be sent on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
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 agreed to increase the numbers of mandatory pit stops in the Race.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Mullen is given wide, dictator-like powers that Congress and the president were seemingly overjoyed to hand over to the commission.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Bitcoin and crypto have soared since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump (though the rally has lost momentum, potentially signalling a serious stock market crash).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Some called it a blatant act of interference in the German elections, which were then about a week away.—
Simon Shuster/Berlin,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placement. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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