placement
UK: ˈpleɪsmənt | US: ˈpleɪsmənt
n. the act of placing or arranging something in a specific position
n. the state of being placed
n. (education) a temporary job or internship arranged for a student
The word "placement" combines the verb "place" (from Old French placer, meaning "to put") with the suffix "-ment" (from Latin -mentum, used to form nouns denoting action or result). The term evolved in Middle English to describe both the act of positioning and the resulting arrangement. Its educational sense emerged later, reflecting structured job assignments for students.
The placement of furniture in the room maximized space efficiency.
Her job placement after graduation was at a renowned tech firm.
The algorithm optimizes the placement of ads on the webpage.
Careful placement of sensors ensures accurate data collection.
The university offers career counseling to improve student placements.