placement

noun place·ment \ˈplās-mənt\

: the act of putting something in a particular place

: the act of finding an appropriate place for someone to live, work, or learn

Full Definition of PLACEMENT

: an act or instance of placing: as

a : an accurately hit ball (as in tennis) that an opponent cannot return

b : the assignment of a person to a suitable place (as a job or a class in school)

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