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position
/pəˈzɪʃən/
location or arrangement
She adjusted her position to get a better view.
She moved to a different spot to see more clearly.
general
The location or arrangement of something or someone in space
The GPS showed our exact position on the map.
The GPS displayed where we were located on the map.
Can refer to physical location or relative arrangement.
Business
Business
A job or role within an organization
She applied for a senior position at the company.
She applied for a higher-level job at the company.
Often used in job listings and organizational charts.
Sports
A stance or posture, especially in sports or physical activities
The wrestler took a defensive position.
The wrestler assumed a stance to protect themselves.
Common in martial arts, yoga, and other physical disciplines.
Collocations
take a positionto adopt a stance or viewpointchange positionto move or adjust one's locationstrong positiona favorable or advantageous stance
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Pro Tip
Business vs. Physical Contexts
Be mindful of the context—'position' can mean a job role in business or a physical location in other contexts.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context when using 'position' to avoid ambiguity.
Word Origin
From Old French 'posicion,' from Latin 'positionem,' meaning 'act of placing,' from 'ponere' (to place).
Usage Notes
In business contexts, 'position' often refers to a job role. In physical contexts, it refers to location or posture.
Word Breakdown
pos
place or location
prefix-ition
action or state of
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