positioned — past tense of position; placed in a particular position or location
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: past tense of position; placed in a particular position or location
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈzɪʃənd/
Example Sentences
- The security guard was positioned right next to the free sample station - talk about a tough job!
- Our marketing team positioned the new product as 'life-changing' - apparently, it's a really good pen.
- The company is well positioned to expand into international markets.
positioned
VERB[/pəˈzɪʃənd/]
past tense of position; placed in a particular position or location
a professional photographer carefully guides two models to their exact spots on the studio floor. The photographer points and gestures to show each person precisely where to stand. The models move from their original random locations to the specific marked positions. Now they are perfectly positioned with proper lighting and spacing for the photo shoot. Other studio assistants adjust equipment and lighting to match the new arrangement. people being positioned and placed in particular locations for a specific purpose
Perfectly positioned, smoothly transitioned, strategically commissioned!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'ponere' (to place, to put), the word entered English through French. The original sense of 'to place or set down' evolved into the meaning 'to establish in a particular location or circumstances'.
Breakdown
pos- (from Latin ponere, meaning place) + -ition (state or condition) + -ed (past tense/past participle marker).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The security guard was positioned right next to the free sample station - talk about a tough job!”
“Our marketing team positioned the new product as 'life-changing' - apparently, it's a really good pen.”
“The company is well positioned to expand into international markets.”
“She positioned herself as an expert in digital marketing through her blog.”
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