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Placement is the act of organizing people or things into a certain order, the act of putting items in a certain location, or the act of finding a job for someone.

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When kids are put into classes based on their scores on an intelligence test, this is an example of when placement is based on performance.
When you put your mugs back on the shelf in a certain way, this is an example of placement.
When you get someone a job at your office, this is an example of finding him a placement.

See placement in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a placing or being placed
the finding of employment for a person
location or arrangement
Football
1. the setting of the ball on the ground in position for a place kick
2. this position of the ball
3. placekick

See placement in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act of placing or arranging.
b. The state of being placed or arranged.
a. The finding of suitable accommodation or employment for applicants.
b. Assignment of students to appropriate classes or programs.
Football
a. The setting of the ball in position for a place kick.
b. A place kick.