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position
The word conveys a sense of deliberate placement and stability. Whether physical, professional, or intellectual, it implies a fixed point in a larger system or space. In a physical context, it is more precise than "place" or "spot," often suggesting an arrangement that serves a specific purpose or provides comfort/advantage. When referring to employment, it carries a formal tone of hierarchy and function. It describes not just the job, but the structural slot the person occupies within an organization. In terms of opinion, it suggests a formal stance or a calculated perspective. Unlike a "feeling," a position is something that can be defended, argued, or negotiated in a professional or political setting.
💬Trò chuyện
Did you actually apply for that position or are you just coasting?
Still on it. My PC is acting up.
Ý nghĩa
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
"She adjusted her position on the sofa to get more comfortable."
A place where someone typically works or a rank within an organization.
"He applied for a managerial position at the tech firm."
A person's particular point of view or attitude toward something.
"The government has maintained its position on the new trade agreement."
To put someone or something in a particular place.
"The photographer positioned the model against the white backdrop."