Definition of position

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po·si·tion    (p-zshn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. A place or location.
2. 1. The right or appropriate place: The bands are in position for the parade's start.
   2. A strategic area occupied by members of a force: The troops took up positions along the river.
3. 1. The way in which something is placed: the position of the clock's hands.
   2. 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. 1. Sports The area for which a particular player is responsible.
   2. The arrangement of the pieces or cards at any particular time in a game such as chess, checkers, or bridge.
10. 1. The act or process of positing.
    2. A principle or proposition posited.
11. 1. A commitment to buy or sell a given amount of securities or commodities.
    2. The amount of securities or commodities held by a person, firm, or institution.
    3. The ownership status of a person's or institution's investments.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
po·si·tioned, po·si·tion·ing, po·si·tions

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

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English posicioun, from Old French posicion, from Latin positi, positin-, from positus, past participle of pnere, to place; see apo- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
po·sition·al(Adjective), po·sition·al·ly(Adverb), po·sition·er(Noun)