Synonyms for

Positioning

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

Definition

Positioning is the act of putting something or someone in a particular position.

Synonyms & similar words

lay put set place placement aligning location emplacement position locating pose arrangement placement layout organization order configuration orientation alignment adjustment coordination setting location situation circumstances status condition state stance posture attitude

Synonyms by register

Formal

placement situation location arrangement

Informal

spotting setting up laying out

Literary

stationing disposition

Antonyms

dislocation misplacement disorganization disarray disorder confusion

Common collocations

  • strategic positioning
  • market positioning
  • competitive positioning
  • body positioning
  • product positioning
  • brand positioning
  • strategic positioning statement

Word family

noun position
verb position
adjective positional
adverb positionally

Usage note

The word 'positioning' can refer to the act of placing something or the state of being placed. In marketing, it specifically refers to how a product or brand is perceived by consumers relative to competitors.

Example sentences

  1. The positioning of the bookshelf was perfect for the room.
  2. She spent hours positioning the flowers in the vase.
  3. The athlete's positioning on the field was crucial to the team's success.
  4. The company's positioning in the market allowed them to stand out from their competitors.
  5. The surgeon carefully considered the positioning of the patient during the operation.

Quotes

  • Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion. They also position their companies to achieve the vision. - John H. Johnson
  • It's not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it's what you whisper to yourself that has the most power! - Robert T. Kiyosaki
  • The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. - Ken Blanchard

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