position

(pə-zĭshˈən)

1. A place or location.
2. a. The right or appropriate place: The bands are in position for the parade's start.
   b. A strategic area occupied by members of a force: The troops took up positions along the river.
3. a. The way in which something is placed: the position of the clock's hands.
   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 mayor's position on taxes.
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. The arrangement of the pieces or cards at any particular time in a game such as chess, checkers, or bridge.
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 institution's investments.

1. To put in place or position.
2. To determine the position of; locate.

Related Forms:

• po·siˈtion·al adjective

• po·siˈtion·al·ly adverb

• po·siˈtion·er noun