Synonyms for

Placement

Verb / ˈpleɪsmʌnt / Another word for placement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Placement means the act of putting someone or something in a particular place or position.

Synonyms & similar words

positioning emplacement location arrangement position locating positioning arrangement location setting situation disposition distribution installation deployment ordering emplacement fixing laying lodgment placing putting situation setup plop spot

Synonyms by register

Formal

positioning arrangement installation establishment

Informal

spot setting location whereabouts

Literary

stationing lodgment

Antonyms

removal dislodgement displacement uprooting extraction withdrawal

Common collocations

  • job placement
  • strategic placement
  • optimal placement
  • proper placement
  • initial placement
  • final placement
  • placement test
  • placement agency

Word family

noun placement
verb place
adjective placed

Usage note

Placement often refers to the act of putting something in a particular position or the state of being in that position. It can also refer to the process of finding a suitable job or school for someone.

Example sentences

  1. The placement of the chairs in the classroom was important for the teacher.
  2. The placement of the book on the shelf was too high for the child to reach.
  3. The placement of the flowers in the vase was beautiful.
  4. The placement of the keys on the table was not where I left them.
  5. The placement of the puzzle pieces on the board was incorrect.

Quotes

  • The placement of the ball is just as important as the kick. - Pele
  • The placement of a wall and the placement of a person in a picture are very similar. - Edward Ruscha
  • The placement of the guitar parts, solos, and just the way the song goes, it's just all about vibe. - Post Malone

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