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 Dictionary entry overview: What does position mean? 

• POSITION (noun)
  The noun POSITION has 16 senses:

1. the particular portion of space occupied by something

2. a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons

3. a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

4. the arrangement of the body and its limbs

5. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

6. a job in an organization

7. the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated

8. the appropriate or customary location

9. (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player

10. the act of putting something in a certain place

11. a condition or position in which you find yourself

12. a rationalized mental attitude

13. an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute

14. an item on a list or in a sequence

15. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

16. the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom

  Familiarity information: POSITION used as a noun is very familiar.

• POSITION (verb)
  The verb POSITION has 2 senses:

1. cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation

2. put into a certain place or abstract location

  Familiarity information: POSITION used as a verb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• POSITION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The particular portion of space occupied by something

Classified under:

Nouns denoting spatial position

Synonyms:

place; position

Context example:

he put the lamp back in its place

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

point (the precise location of something; a spatially limited location)

Attribute:

right (being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north)

left (being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

wing ((in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft)

half-mast; half-staff (a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress)

lead ((baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base)

pole position (the most favorable position at the start of a race)

polls (the place where people vote)

pride of place (the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place)

anomaly ((astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun))

site; situation (physical position in relation to the surroundings)

setting (the physical position of something)

juxtaposition (a side-by-side position)

lie (position or manner in which something is situated)

post; station (the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand)

pitch (a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk))

landmark (the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape)

right (location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east)

left (location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east)

back; rear (the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer)

front (the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer)

stand (the position where a thing or person stands)

station ((nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty)

vantage (place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective))

Derivation:

position (cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A point occupied by troops for tactical reasons

Classified under:

Nouns denoting spatial position

Synonyms:

military position; position

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

point (the precise location of something; a spatially limited location)

Domain category:

armed forces; armed services; military; military machine; war machine (the military forces of a nation)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

ground (a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle))

line (a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops))

Sense 3

Meaning:

A way of regarding situations or topics etc.

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Synonyms:

perspective; position; view

Context example:

consider what follows from the positivist view

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

orientation (an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

bird's eye view; panoramic view (a situation or topic as if viewed from an altitude or distance)

futurism (the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future)

cutting edge; forefront; vanguard (the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field)

paradigm (the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time)

light (a particular perspective or aspect of a situation)

sight (a range of mental vision)

Weltanschauung; world view (a comprehensive view of the world and human life)

straddle (a noncommittal or equivocal position)

Sense 4

Meaning:

The arrangement of the body and its limbs

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

attitude; position; posture

Context example:

he assumed an attitude of surrender

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

bodily property (an attribute of the body)

Attribute:

erect; upright; vertical (upright in position or posture)

unerect (not upright in position or posture)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

order arms (a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command)

ballet position (classical position of the body and especially the feet in ballet)

decubitus (a reclining position (as in a bed))

eversion (the position of being turned outward)

lithotomy position (a position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination)

lotus position (a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga)

missionary position (a position for sexual intercourse; a man and woman lie facing each other with the man on top; so-called because missionaries thought it the proper position for primitive peoples)

pose (a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes)

presentation ((obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal)

ectopia (abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth))

asana ((Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga))

guard (a posture of defence in boxing or fencing)

sprawl; sprawling (an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about)

stance (standing posture)

tuck ((sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest)

Sense 5

Meaning:

The relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Synonyms:

position; status

Context example:

atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

state (the way something is with respect to its main attributes)

Attribute:

low-class; lower-class (occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society)

middle-class (occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy)

upper-class (occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society)

dominant (exercising influence or control)

low-level; subordinate (lower in rank or importance)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

face (status in the eyes of others)

election (the status or fact of being elected)

echelon (status in a society or organization)

equality; equation; equivalence; par (a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced)

rank; social rank; social station; social status (position in a social hierarchy)

standing (social or financial or professional status or reputation)

high status (a position of superior status)

high ground (a position of superiority over opponents or competitors)

high profile (a position attracting much attention and publicity)

Holy Order; Order ((usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy)

low status; lowliness; lowness (a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation)

legal status (a status defined by law)

bar sinister; bastardy; illegitimacy (the status of being born to parents who were not married)

left-handedness (the status of being born of a morganatic marriage)

command (a position of highest authority)

nationality (the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization)

footing; terms (status with respect to the relations between people or groups)

retirement (the state of being retired from one's business or occupation)

rank (relative status)

caste (social status or position conferred by a system based on class)

dignity (high office or rank or station)

nobility; noblesse (the state of being of noble birth)

ordination (the status of being ordained to a sacred office)

pedestal (a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority))

leadership (the status of a leader)

slot (a position in a hierarchy or organization)

toehold (a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made)

Sense 6

Meaning:

A job in an organization

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

berth; billet; office; place; position; post; situation; spot

Context example:

he occupied a post in the treasury

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

business; job; line; line of work; occupation (the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

academicianship (the position of member of an honorary academy)

accountantship (the position of accountant)

admiralty (the office of admiral)

ambassadorship (the post of ambassador)

apostleship (the position of apostle)

apprenticeship (the position of apprentice)

associateship (the position of associate (as in an office or academy))

attorneyship (the position of attorney)

bailiffship (the office of bailiff)

baronetage (the state of a baronet)

bishopry; episcopate (the office and dignity of a bishop)

cadetship (the position of cadet)

caliphate (the office of a caliph)

captaincy; captainship (the post of captain)

cardinalate; cardinalship (the office of cardinal)

chairmanship (the position of chairman)

chancellorship (the office of chancellor)

chaplaincy; chaplainship (the position of chaplain)

chieftaincy; chieftainship (the position of chieftain)

clerkship (the job of clerk)

commandership; commandery (the position or office of commander)

comptrollership (the position of comptroller)

consulship (the post of consul)

controllership (the position of controller)

councillorship; councilorship (the position of council member)

counsellorship; counselorship (the position of counselor)

curacy (the position of a curate)

curatorship (the position of curator)

custodianship (the position of custodian)

deanery; deanship (the position or office of a dean)

directorship (the position of a director of a business concern)

discipleship (the position of disciple)

editorship (the position of editor)

eldership (the office of elder)

emirate (the office of an emir)

fatherhood (the status of a father)

fatherhood (the status of a religious leader)

foremanship (the position of foreman)

generalcy; generalship (the office and authority of a general)

governorship (the office of governor)

headship (the position of head)

headship (the position of headmaster or headmistress)

hot seat (a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism)

incumbency (the office of an incumbent)

inspectorship (the office of inspector)

instructorship (the position of instructor)

internship (the position of a medical intern)

judgeship; judicature (the position of judge)

khanate (the position of a khan)

lectureship (the post of lecturer)

legateship; legation (the post or office of legate)

legislatorship (the office of legislator)

librarianship (the position of librarian)

lieutenancy (the position of a lieutenant)

magistracy; magistrature (the position of magistrate)

managership (the position of manager)

manhood (the status of being a man)

marshalship (the post of marshall)

mastership (the position of master)

mayoralty (the position of mayor)

messiahship (the position of messiah)

moderatorship (the position of moderator)

overlordship (the position of overlord)

pastorate; pastorship (the position of pastor)

peasanthood (the state of being a peasant)

plum (a highly desirable position or assignment)

praetorship (the office of praetor)

precentorship (the position of precentor)

preceptorship (the position of preceptor)

prefecture (the office of prefect)

prelacy; prelature (the office or station of a prelate)

premiership (the office of premier)

presidency; presidentship (the office and function of president)

primateship (the office of primate)

principalship (the post of principal)

priorship (the office of prior)

proconsulate; proconsulship (the position of proconsul)

proctorship (the position of proctor)

chair; professorship (the position of professor)

protectorship (the position of protector)

public office (a position concerning the people as a whole)

rabbinate (the office or function of a rabbi)

receivership (the office of a receiver)

rectorate; rectorship (the office or station of a rector)

regency (the office of a regent)

residency (the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship))

rulership (the position of ruler)

sainthood (the status and dignity of a saint)

secretaryship (the position of secretary)

feudal lordship; seigneury; seigniory (the position and authority of a feudal lord)

senatorship (the office of senator)

sinecure (an office that involves minimal duties)

solicitorship (the position of solicitor)

speakership (the position of Speaker)

stewardship (the position of steward)

studentship (the position of student)

teachership (the position of teacher)

thaneship (the position of thane)

throne (the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions)

treasurership (the position of treasurer)

tribuneship (the position of tribune)

trusteeship (the position of trustee)

vice-presidency (the office and function of a vice president)

viceroyship (the position of viceroy)

viziership (the position of vizier)

wardenship (the position of warden)

wardership (the position of warder)

womanhood (the status of a woman)

Sense 7

Meaning:

The spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

position; spatial relation

Context example:

he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

relation (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together)

Attribute:

anterior (of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body)

posterior (located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure)

external (happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface)

internal (happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface)

outer (being on the outside or further from a center)

inner (located or occurring within or closer to a center)

exterior (situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building)

interior (situated within or suitable for inside a building)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

occlusion ((dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed)

inclination; lean; leaning; list; tilt (the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical)

gradient; slope (the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal)

arrangement; placement (the spatial property of the way in which something is placed)

point of view (the spatial property of the position from which something is observed)

coincidence (the quality of occupying the same position or area in space)

dead center; dead centre (the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque)

centrality (the property of being central)

marginality (the property of being marginal or on the fringes)

anteriority (the quality of being in front or (in lower animals) toward the head)

posteriority (the quality of being toward the back or toward the rear end)

externality; outwardness (the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior)

inwardness (the quality or state of being inward or internal)

malposition; misplacement (faulty position)

northernness (the property of being to the north)

southernness (the property of being to the south)

horizontality (the quality of being parallel to the horizon)

erectness; uprightness; verticality; verticalness (position at right angles to the horizon)

slot (a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable)

elbow room; room; way (space for movement)

direction (the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves)

angular position (relation by which any position with respect to any other position is established)

Derivation:

position (cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation)

Sense 8

Meaning:

The appropriate or customary location

Classified under:

Nouns denoting spatial position

Context example:

the cars were in position

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

point (the precise location of something; a spatially limited location)

Derivation:

position (cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation)

Sense 9

Meaning:

(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Context example:

what position does he play?

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

role (normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting)

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

goalie; goalkeeper; goaltender; netkeeper (the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring)

mound; pitcher (the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit)

catcher (the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws)

first; first base (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate))

second; second base (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield)

short; shortstop (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base)

third; third base (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate))

left field; leftfield (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate))

center field; centerfield (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield)

right field; rightfield (the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate))

forward (a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team)

center (a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game)

guard (a position on a basketball team)

back ((American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage)

lineman ((American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage)

mid-off (the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the off side)

mid-on (the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the on side)

center (the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game)

cleanup; cleanup position; cleanup spot ((baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team))

Sense 10

Meaning:

The act of putting something in a certain place

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

emplacement; locating; location; placement; position; positioning

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

activity (any specific behavior)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

stratification (the placing of seeds in damp sand or sawdust or peat moss in order to preserve them or promote germination)

apposition; collocation; juxtaposition (the act of positioning close together (or side by side))

interposition; intervention (the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others)

orientation (the act of orienting)

planting (the act of fixing firmly in place)

implantation (the act of planting or setting in the ground)

repositioning (the act of placing in a new position)

set (the act of putting something in position)

superposition (the placement of one thing on top of another)

fingering (the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument)

superposition ((geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide)

Derivation:

posit (put (something somewhere) firmly)

position (put into a certain place or abstract location)

Sense 11

Meaning:

A condition or position in which you find yourself

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Synonyms:

position; situation

Context example:

found herself in a very fortunate situation

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

condition; status (a state at a particular time)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

place; shoes (a particular situation)

poverty trap (a situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off)

soup (an unfortunate situation)

stymie; stymy (a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole)

Sense 12

Meaning:

A rationalized mental attitude

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Synonyms:

position; posture; stance

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

attitude; mental attitude (a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

hard line (a firm and uncompromising stance or position)

point of view; stand; standpoint; viewpoint (a mental position from which things are viewed)

Sense 13

Meaning:

An opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Synonyms:

position; side

Context example:

there are two sides to every question

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

opinion; view (a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof)

Sense 14

Meaning:

An item on a list or in a sequence

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Synonyms:

place; position

Context example:

moved from third to fifth position

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

item; point (a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

postposition ((linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix after the base to which it is attached))

preposition ((linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached))

Sense 15

Meaning:

The post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

lieu; place; position; stead

Context example:

in lieu of

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

function; office; part; role (the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "position"):

behalf (as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as 'on behalf of' rather than 'in behalf of'))

Sense 16

Meaning:

The act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("position" is a kind of...):

assumption (the act of assuming or taking for granted)

Derivation:

posit (take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom)

• POSITION (verb)

Conjugation:

Sense 1

Meaning:

Cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "position" is one way to...):

lay; place; pose; position; put; set (put into a certain place or abstract location)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "position"):

deploy (place troops or weapons in battle formation)

aim; direct; take; take aim; train (point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards)

square (position so as to be square)

dress; line up (arrange in ranks)

orient (cause to point)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s something PP

Derivation:

position (the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated)

position (the particular portion of space occupied by something)

position (the appropriate or customary location)

positioner ((computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track)

positioning (the act of putting something in a certain place)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Put into a certain place or abstract location

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Synonyms:

lay; place; pose; position; put; set

Context example:

Place emphasis on a certain point

Hypernyms (to "position" is one way to...):

displace; move (cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "position"):

enclose; inclose; insert; introduce; put in; stick in (place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing)

docket (place on the docket for legal action)

cock (set the trigger of a firearm back for firing)

postpose (place after another constituent in the sentence)

prepose (place before another constituent in the sentence)

step (place (a ship's mast) in its step)

put back; replace (put something back where it belongs)

stratify (form, arrange, or deposit in layers)

plant (place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive)

intersperse (place at intervals in or among)

nestle; snuggle (position comfortably)

pile (place or lay as if in a pile)

arrange; set up (put into a proper or systematic order)

lay over; superimpose; superpose (place on top of)

superpose (place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide)

park (place temporarily)

ensconce; settle (fix firmly)

dispose (place or put in a particular order)

emplace (put into place or position)

emplace (provide a new emplacement for guns)

ship (place on board a ship)

underlay (put (something) under or beneath)

trench (set, plant, or bury in a trench)

pigeonhole (place into a small compartment)

shelve (place on a shelf)

jar (place in a cylindrical vessel)

repose (to put something (eg trust) in something)

sign (place signs, as along a road)

middle (put in the middle)

parallelize (place parallel to one another)

butt (place end to end without overlapping)

recess (put into a recess)

reposition (place into another position)

throw; thrust (place or put with great energy)

tee; tee up (place on a tee)

rack up (place in a rack)

coffin (place into a coffin)

bed (put to bed)

appose (place side by side or in close proximity)

place down; put down; set down (cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place)

seed; sow (place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth)

misplace (place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position)

juxtapose (place side by side)

set down (put or settle into a position)

bottle (put into bottles)

bucket (put into a bucket)

barrel (put in barrels)

ground (place or put on the ground)

pillow; rest (rest on or as if on a pillow)

upend (set, turn, or stand on end)

seat; sit; sit down (show to a seat; assign a seat for)

seat (place in or on a seat)

lay; put down; repose (put in a horizontal position)

place upright; stand; stand up (put into an upright position)

recline (cause to recline)

plant; set (put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground)

instal; install; put in; set up (set up for use)

deposit; fix; posit; situate (put (something somewhere) firmly)

ladle (put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle)

poise (cause to be balanced or suspended)

lean (cause to lean or incline)

clap (put quickly or forcibly)

rest (put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying)

perch (cause to perch or sit)

load (put (something) on a structure or conveyance)

cram (put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled)

set (put into a position that will restore a normal state)

siphon (move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action)

seat (place or attach firmly in or on a base)

position (cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation)

glycerolise; glycerolize (place in glycerol)

space (place at intervals)

marshal (place in proper rank)

settle; settle down (settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground)

throw (to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly)

imbricate (place so as to overlap)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something PP

Sentence example:

They position the bags on the table

Derivation:

position (the act of putting something in a certain place)

positioner ((computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track)

 Context examples 

“You know what my position is, and always has been, here.”

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

It was the most preposterous position in which I ever found myself in my life, and it was the thought of it that started me laughing just now.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Well, then, what would either of you gentlemen have done, if you had been in my position?

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

You may be negotiating a new position, a fee for a special assignment, or an order for your goods or services.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Yet they had not changed their position or pushed back their chairs.

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

A class of professional or vocational positions of employment that involve office or administrative support.

(Office and Administrative Support Occupations, NCI Thesaurus)

He has neither position nor salary.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

At six o’clock, when I served supper, going on deck to get the food from the galley, I saw Harrison, still in the same position.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

It was easy to see, as he approached, from the quality of his dress and the richness of his trappings, that he was a man of some wealth and position.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

With money, talent, position, health, and beauty, ah you like that old Vanity!

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)