Dictionary entries for 'position'

Synonyms

po·si·tion (pə-zĭsh́ən)

[Middle English posicioun, from Old French posicion, from Latin positiō, positiōn-, from positus past participle of pōnere, to place.]

noun

A place or location.
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.
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.
An advantageous place or location: jockeys maneuvering for position.
A situation as it relates to the surrounding circumstances: in a position to bargain.
A point of view or attitude on a certain question: the mayor's position on taxes.
Social standing or status; rank.
A post of employment; a job.
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.
1. The act or process of positing.
2. A principle or proposition posited.
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.