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placement

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɫeɪsmənt// UK //plˈeɪsmənt// place·ment General-service

n. the act of putting something in a specific place or position. It can also mean a temporary job or internship that helps you get work experience.

n. the act of positioning something in a particular location or the state of being so positioned. In an educational or vocational context, it refers to a temporary period of supervised work or study in a professional environment.


SIMPLE

The careful placement of the furniture makes the room feel larger.

CONTEXTUAL

The university helps every student find a professional placement during their third year to build their resume.

COMPLEX

Strategic product placement in high-budget films has become a cornerstone of modern marketing, as it allows brands to reach audiences without interrupting the narrative flow.

Synonyms
Origin

From place + -ment.

Usage

Countable when referring to specific job or study assignments; uncountable when referring to the general act of positioning objects.

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