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Definition of placement noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

placement

noun
 
 
/ˈpleɪsmənt/
 
/ˈpleɪsmənt/
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  1.  
    [uncountable] the act of finding somebody a suitable job or place to live
    • a job placement service
    • placement with a foster family
    Topics Working lifeb2
  2.  
    (also work placement)
    [countable, uncountable] (British English) a job, often as part of a course of study, where you get some experience of a particular kind of work
    • The course includes a placement in Year 3.
    • on placement The third year is spent on placement in selected companies.
    compare internship, work experienceTopics Jobsb2
  3.  
    [uncountable] the act of placing something somewhere
    • This procedure ensures correct placement of the catheter.
    see also Advanced Placement™, product placement
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