Position

usgb/pəˈzɪʃn/
noun

The place or location where someone or something is.

The position of the house is by the lake.
Visual representation of "position" - The place or location where someone or something is.

Often appears as...

  • the position of
  • in position
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Physical Placement

Refers to a specific geographic or spatial spot that can often be pinpointed on a map or through coordinates.

Illustration for Physical Placement
Can you mark the position of the café on this map?
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Static or Mobile

'Position' implies a place that might be fixed or can change, such as a moving vehicle.

Illustration for Static or Mobile
The tracker shows the current position of the train.
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