Meaning of the word placing in English

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placing

US /ˈpleɪ.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of putting something in a particular position

Example:
The careful placing of the sculptures created a beautiful display.
Her precise placing of the ball won the tennis match.
2.

a position in a competition or ranking

Example:
The team achieved a high placing in the national championship.
Despite a strong performance, he only managed a third placing.

Verb

present participle of 'place' (to put something in a particular position)

Example:
She is carefully placing the delicate flowers in the vase.
The company is placing a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.