planned placement

noun

UK /plænd ˈpleɪsmənt/

US /plænd ˈpleɪsmənt/

A planned placement is when someone decides ahead of time where a person or thing will go.

The teacher made a planned placement for each student at the science fair tables.

SYNONYMS

prearranged position scheduled assignment deliberate positioning set arrangement

RELATED WORDS

plan placement arrangement assignment schedule

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In social work, a planned placement is when a child is moved to a new home or care setting that was decided and prepared for in advance.

The social worker arranged a planned placement for the child with a foster family.

3. In business, a planned placement means putting a product or advertisement in a chosen spot on purpose.

The company chose a planned placement for its new poster in the store window.

4. In education, a planned placement is when a student is put in a class or program that was chosen ahead of time to fit their needs.

Her planned placement in the reading group helped her learn faster.