placement
noun
place·ment
ˈplās-mənt 
Examples of placement in a Sentence
the strategic placement of products at the entrance of a store
the placement of microphones around the room
The director tried several different camera placements for the scene.
The agency has overseen the placement of hundreds of children in loving homes.
the placement of unemployed workers
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Proposed as a way to recognize next year’s United States Semiquincentennial, the board majority felt that despite their love for their country and support for veterans, the flag’s placement was not appropriate.
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For example, the Falcons’ PSL pricing starts at $750 for a reserve membership in the 300-level seats, and prices in this membership range get as high as $1,225 due to the seating placement.
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Authorities said the mission focused on locating critically missing children, providing immediate care and appropriate placement and deterring criminal activity tied to their exploitation.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
For example, the Falcons’ PSL pricing starts at $750 for a reserve membership in the 300-level seats, and prices in this membership range get as high as $1,225 due to the seating placement.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Authorities said the mission focused on locating critically missing children, providing immediate care and appropriate placement and deterring criminal activity tied to their exploitation.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Engineers discovered that bat placement matters more with prosthetics than with natural hands.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Placement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/placement. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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placement
noun
place·ment
ˈplā-smənt
1
: an act or instance of placing
especially
: the assignment of a person to a suitable place (as a class in school or a job)
2
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