position
Abbr. pos.
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3. a. The way in which something is placed: the position of the hands on the clock. b. The arrangement of body parts; posture: a standing position.
4. An advantageous place or location: jockeys maneuvering for position.
5. A situation as it relates to the surrounding circumstances: in a position to bargain.
6. A point of view or attitude on a certain question: the senator's position on arms control.
7. Social standing or status; rank.
8. A post of employment; a job.
9. a. Sports. The area for which a particular player is responsible. b. Games. The arrangement of the pieces at any particular time in a game such as chess, checkers, or backgammon.
10. a. The act or process of positing. b. A principle or proposition posited.
11. a. A commitment to buy or sell a given amount of securities or commodities. b. The amount of securities or commodities held by a person, firm, or institution. c. The ownership status of a person's or an institution's investments.
verb
positioned
[Middle English posicioun, from Old French posicion, from Latin positiō, positiōn-, from positus past participle of pōnere, to place.]
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