placement
ˈpleɪsmənt
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Definition of placement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physical spotlocation or position of something
  • The placement of the furniture was ideal.
arrangement location position
2.
employmentUKmatching a person with a jobUK
  • The agency handled the placement of new employees.
3.
careerUKtemporary work experience positionUK
  • She got a placement at a local hospital.
apprenticeship internship traineeship
4.
assistanceRareUSfinding a home for someone in needRareUS
  • The child's placement was arranged by social services.
allocation arrangement assignment
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Expressions with placement

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test to determine students' level before a course
She took a placement test before starting the language course.
temporary job for gaining practical experience
She completed her work placement at a law firm.
choice or position of an advertisement within media or physical spaces
Good ad placement on the homepage increased our click-through rate.
office that finds suitable employment for applicants
The placement center helped him find a new job.
office that finds jobs for people
The university's placement office helped me find a job.
paying to feature products in films or shows
Product placement was evident in the TV series.

Origin of placement

Latin, placere (to please)

Terms with placement included in their meaning

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putv.
placement
place something in a specific location
vehicle placement
act of placing a vehicle in a spot
physical placement
place something inside another object
object placement
position an object in a specific location
placement
sit or put in a place temporarily
placement
put something in a specific place
placement
fit something into a specific place
position placement
in a position that matches the height of your eyes

Examples of placement in a sentence

  • He checked the placement of each item on the shelf.
  • Placement in the right role boosted her career.
  • The placement process took longer than expected.
  • His placement at the firm was rewarding.
  • The placement offered invaluable industry insights.
  • The agency facilitated the placement of the elderly woman.

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  1. French:emplacement, placement, ...
  2. German:Platzierung, Vermittlung, ...
  3. Italian:collocazione, collocamento, ...
  4. Spanish:colocación, prácticas, ...
  5. Portuguese:colocação, inserção, ...
  6. Chinese:位置, 安置, ...
  7. Japanese:配置, 職業紹介, ...
  8. Arabic:موضع, تَوْظِيف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִיקוּם, הַשָּׂמָה, ...
  10. Russian:расположение, трудоустройство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розташування, працевлаштування, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थान, प्लेसमेंट, ...
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