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disposition

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

Meanings
noun
The arrangement or placement of certain things.

Examples :

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."
position plan

Related Words

Illustration harpsichord

harpsichord noun

/ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/

A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. Harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.

"The harpsichord in the music room made a beautiful sound as the student practiced Baroque pieces. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration destination

destination noun

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of destining or appointing.

"The teacher's destination for the class was to master fractions by the end of the term. "

Illustration outpatient

outpatient noun

/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/ /ˈaʊtˌpeɪsnt/

A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.

"My grandmother is an outpatient at the clinic, receiving regular checkups. "

Illustration temperamental

temperamental adjective

/ˌtɛmpərəˈmɛntl/ /ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntl/

(notcomp) Of, related to, or caused by temperament.

"My younger brother is quite temperamental; his mood changes quickly and easily. "

Illustration arrangement

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

Illustration placement

placement noun

/ˈpleɪsmənt/

The act of placing or putting in place; the act of locating or positioning; the state of being placed.

"The placement of the furniture in the living room made the space feel much bigger. "

Illustration technician

technician noun

/tekˈnɪʃən/

A person who studies or practises technology.

"The computer technician fixed the broken printer in the school library. "

Illustration circumstances

circumstances noun

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/ /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

Illustration settlement

settlement noun

/ˈset.l.mənt/

The act of settling.

"The settlement of the family argument took several hours. "

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Illustration possession

possession noun

/pəˈzɛʃən/

Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.

"The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "