Meaning & use

positioning

noun·Academic

The way a product, brand, or person is presented or placed relative to others in a market or space.

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The company's positioning as an affordable alternative helped it win budget-conscious customers.

Careful positioning of the camera captured the entire skyline in one shot.

A note on using this word

In business, positioning usually refers to how a brand is perceived versus competitors, not just physical placement.

Words with a similar meaning

placementframing

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