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Positioner
see synonyms of positionerNoun
1. positioner, rotary actuator
(computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track
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Positioner
see synonyms of positionernoun
1.
the place, situation, or location of a person or thing
he took up a position to the rear
2.
the appropriate or customary location
the telescope is in position for use
3.
the arrangement or disposition of the body or a part of the body
the corpse was found in a sitting position
4.
the manner in which a person or thing is placed; arrangement
5. military
an area or point occupied for tactical reasons
6.
mental attitude; point of view; stand
what's your position on this issue?
7.
social status or standing, esp high social standing
8.
a post of employment; job
9.
the act of positing a fact or viewpoint
10.
something posited, such as an idea, proposition, etc
11. sport
the part of a field or playing area where a player is placed or where he or she generally operates
12. music
a.
the vertical spacing or layout of the written notes in a chord. Chords arranged with the three upper voices close together are in close position. Chords whose notes are evenly or widely distributed are in open position
See also root positionb.
one of the points on the fingerboard of a stringed instrument, determining where a string is to be stopped
13. make position
14. finance
the market commitment of a dealer in securities, currencies, or commodities
a long position
a short position
15. in a position
verb (transitive)
16.
to put in the proper or appropriate place; locate
17. sport
to place (oneself or another player) in a particular part of the field or playing
area
18.
to put (someone or something) in a position (esp in relation to others) that confers a strategic advantage
he's trying to position himself for a leadership bid
19. marketing
to promote (a product or service) by tailoring it to the needs of a specific market or by clearly differentiating it from its competitors (e.g. in terms of price or quality)
20. rare
to locate or ascertain the position of
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Positioner
see synonyms of positioner noun
1.
the act of positing, or placing
2.
a positing of a proposition; affirmation
3.
the manner in which a person or thing is placed or arranged; attitude; posture; disposition
in a sitting position
4.
one's attitude toward or opinion on a subject; stand
his position on foreign aid
5.
the place where a person or thing is, esp. in relation to others; location; situation;
site
the ship's position
6.
the usual or proper place of a person or thing; station
the players are in position
7.
a location or condition in which one has the advantage
to jockey for position
8.
a strategic military site
9.
a person's relative place, as in society; rank; status
10.
a place high in society, business, etc.
a man of position
11.
a post of employment; office; job
to apply for a teaching position
12. Finance
the long or short commitment of a market trader in securities or commodities
13. Music
a.
the arrangement of the notes of a chord with respect to their relative closeness or distance apart
open position
b.
any of the fixed locations on the fingerboard of a violin, etc. that the left hand assumes for fingering a particular series of notes
c.
any of the various points to which a trombone slide may be moved to change the pitch
verb transitive
14.
to put into a particular position; place or station
15. Rare
to locate
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Positioner
see synonyms of positionern.
1. A place or location.
2.
a. The right or appropriate place: The bands are in position for the parade's start.
b. A strategic area occupied by members of a force: The troops took up positions along the river.
3.
a. The way in which something is placed: the position of the clock's hands.
b. The arrangement of body parts; posture: a standing position.
c. In ballet, any of the five arrangements of the arms and feet in which the legs are turned out from the pelvis.
4. An advantageous place or location: jockeys maneuvering for position.
5. A situation as it relates to the surrounding circumstances: in a position to bargain.
6. A point of view or attitude on a certain question: the mayor's position on taxes.
7. Social standing or status; rank.
8. A post of employment; a job.
9.
a. Sports The area for which a particular player is responsible.
b. The arrangement of the pieces or cards at any particular time in a game such as chess, checkers, or bridge.
10.
a. The act or process of positing.
b. A principle or proposition posited.
11.
a. A commitment to buy or sell a given amount of securities or commodities.
b. The amount of securities or commodities held by a person, firm, or institution.
c. The ownership status of a person's or institution's investments.
tr.v. po·si·tioned, po·si·tion·ing, po·si·tions
1. To put in place or position.
2. To determine the position of; locate.
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