position

Definition

A place or location.

Etymology

From Middle English posicioun, from Old French posicion, from Latin positiō (“a putting, position”), from positus (“placed, situated”), past participle of pōnō (“to place”); see ponent. Compare apposition, composition, deposition; see pose.

Example Sentences

• "Train positions and speeds were established by a track magnet at each milepost, which produced a suitable mark on the punched recording tape whenever a train passed."
• "Chief of Staff is the second-highest position in the army."
• "My position on this issue is unchanged."

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