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placement

/ˈpleɪsmənt/ · place·ment
noun
  1. The act of placing or putting in place; the act of locating or positioning. The architect carefully considered the placement of the windows to maximize natural light.
  2. The state of being placed. The new employee was in a state of placement, unsure of her role in the company.
  3. A location or position. It seems to me that the placement of that poster could be better.
  4. The act of matching a person with a job. The agency does not guarantee placement, but they work on commission.
Did you know? The term 'placement' is often used in various fields, including architecture, human resources, and marketing, to describe the strategic positioning of objects, people, or ideas.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 3 lookups Added Jul 30, 2026