placement
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1 physical positioning (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe act of putting something in a specific place or position.
the act of locating or positioning an object in a particular space.
ExampleThe careful placement of the furniture made the small room feel much larger.
ExampleThe architect argued that the strategic placement of the windows was essential for maximizing natural light during the winter months.
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2 work experience (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate British Englisha temporary job, often for students, to learn about a specific type of work.
a temporary period of work experience, typically unpaid or for credit, within a professional environment.
ExampleShe is doing a three-week placement at a local law firm to see if she likes the work.
ExampleThe university degree requires a mandatory six-month industrial placement to ensure students graduate with practical professional skills.
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3 finding a job or home (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe act of finding a suitable job, school, or home for someone.
the process of matching an individual with a suitable environment, such as a job, foster home, or educational institution.
ExampleThe agency specializes in the placement of nurses in private hospitals.
ExampleSocial workers are responsible for the long-term placement of children within stable and supportive foster families.
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4 astrology (n.) C2 Proficiency Technicalthe position of a planet or the sun in the sky when a person is born.
the specific zodiacal position of a celestial body at the time of an individual's birth.
ExampleShe believes that the placement of Mars in her chart explains her high energy.
ExampleThe astrologer analyzed the specific planetary placements to provide a detailed interpretation of the subject's personality traits.
From place + -ment.