ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POSITION
From Late Latin positiō a positioning, affirmation, from pōnere to place, lay down.
WHAT DOES POSITION MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of position in the English dictionary
The first definition of position in the dictionary is the place, situation, or location of a person or thing. Other definition of position is the appropriate or customary location. Position is also the arrangement or disposition of the body or a part of the body.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO POSITION
PRESENT
Present
I position
you position
he/she/it positions
we position
you position
they position
Present continuous
I am positioning
you are positioning
he/she/it is positioning
we are positioning
you are positioning
they are positioning
Present perfect
I have positioned
you have positioned
he/she/it has positioned
we have positioned
you have positioned
they have positioned
Present perfect continuous
I have been positioning
you have been positioning
he/she/it has been positioning
we have been positioning
you have been positioning
they have been positioning
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I positioned
you positioned
he/she/it positioned
we positioned
you positioned
they positioned
Past continuous
I was positioning
you were positioning
he/she/it was positioning
we were positioning
you were positioning
they were positioning
Past perfect
I had positioned
you had positioned
he/she/it had positioned
we had positioned
you had positioned
they had positioned
Past perfect continuous
I had been positioning
you had been positioning
he/she/it had been positioning
we had been positioning
you had been positioning
they had been positioning
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will position
you will position
he/she/it will position
we will position
you will position
they will position
Future continuous
I will be positioning
you will be positioning
he/she/it will be positioning
we will be positioning
you will be positioning
they will be positioning
Future perfect
I will have positioned
you will have positioned
he/she/it will have positioned
we will have positioned
you will have positioned
they will have positioned
Future perfect continuous
I will have been positioning
you will have been positioning
he/she/it will have been positioning
we will have been positioning
you will have been positioning
they will have been positioning
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would position
you would position
he/she/it would position
we would position
you would position
they would position
Conditional continuous
I would be positioning
you would be positioning
he/she/it would be positioning
we would be positioning
you would be positioning
they would be positioning
Conditional perfect
I would have position
you would have position
he/she/it would have position
we would have position
you would have position
they would have position
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been positioning
you would have been positioning
he/she/it would have been positioning
we would have been positioning
you would have been positioning
they would have been positioning
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you position
we let´s position
you position
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
positioned
Present Participle
positioning
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POSITION»
The term «position» is very widely used and occupies the
1.725 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «POSITION»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
position.
I have had to work long and hard to eradicate the dangerous delusion that, in a bad position, I could always, or nearly always, conjure up some unexpected combination to extricate me from my difficulties.
Our first record didn't come out on vinyl, so I think that might have had something to do with actually being in a position to make sure that it came out in vinyl this time. It sounds way better.
I will use my position as chairman emeritus on the Energy and Commerce Committee to try to bring some common sense to EPA regulations.
I don't profess to be an expert on anything, or have the memory for who ran in 1952. I am an informed American citizen, that's my position.
Ambition often puts Men upon doing the meanest offices; so climbing is performed in the same position with creeping.
It's OK, I guess, if you really need the money, but luckily, I'm not in that position.
In my position, I could be a debutante. But we only got to this position by being a politically active family.
Britain kept its position as the dominant world power well into the 20th century despite steady decline. By the end of World War II, dominance had shifted decisively into the hands of the upstart across the sea, the United States, by far the most powerful and wealthy society in world history.
When all the original blues guys are gone, you start to realize that someone has to tend to the tradition. I recognize that I have some responsibility to keep the music alive, and it's a pretty honorable position to be in.
As a physician, I understand how important it is to collect data on people so we can understand what's happening with them. I will be in the position to help enable that knowledge.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSITION»
Discover the use of
position in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
position and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Missionary
Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
In its caustic iconoclasm and unsparing wit, The Missionary Position showcases the devastating effect of Hitchens' writing at its polemical best.
Christopher Hitchens, 2012
Dev is a football player at Forester University, a small liberal arts college where he and his teammates get to strut around and have their pick of the girls on Friday nights.
3
Linear
Position Sensors: Theory and Application
Sensor technology is an increasingly important area of research This will be the only book entirely devoted to the topic The first complete resource on the theory and application of linear position sensor technology Sensor technology is an ...
4
The Combat
Position: Achieving Firefighter Readiness
This book about combat is meant to be a guide for those who seek to follow a warrior's path, the path of the fire service warrior.
Christopher Brennan, 2011
5
Handbook of
Position Location: Theory, Practice and Advances
This invaluable handbook is comprised of seven parts: Part I reviews the basic techniques and research topics in position localization Part II details TOA and DOA localization methods, introducing important measures that compare different ...
Reza Zekavat, R. Michael Buehrer, 2011
6
Securities Operations: A Guide to Trade and
Position Management
" A much needed work in the field. Simmons' book should become compulsory reading for those working in securities operations and settlements. This book is certainly one of the best references in the area.
7
Position of the Day Playbook: Sex Every Day in Every Way
In the wake of the successful "Position of the Day" comes this new playbook featuring 365 new erotic scenarios packed into one deeply inspiring, and hilarious compendium.
Nerve.com, Editors Of Nerve Com, 2004
8
Modern English Structures, second edition: Form, Function, ...
This second edition has been revised and updated throughout. The accompanying Modern English Structures Workbook parallels the text and provides useful training both in memorization and in higher-order thinking skills.
9
Power
Position Your Agency
Get the help you need by putting Troy Korsgaden on your side. His strategies have made a difference for the thousands of agents who have attended his seminars across the country. They can make a difference for you too!
Troy Korsgaden, Anthony Sovak, 2013
10
Position and Change: A Study in Law and Logic
The present study which I have subtitled A Study in Law and Logic was prompted by the question of whether an investigation into law and legal systems could lead to the discovery of unrevealed fundamental patterns common to all such systems.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSITION»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
position is used in the context of the following news items.
Hillary Clinton Refuses to Take a Position on the Keystone Pipeline
Her non-position on Keystone earned derision from environmentalist Bill McKibben, whose organization 350.org has been at the forefront of ... «Mother Jones, Jul 15»
Most important position: Arkansas Razorbacks
This week on the SEC blog we're taking a look at the most important position group for each SEC team heading into 2015. This morning we ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
The Best and Worst NBA Contract at Each Position
With the NBA's salary cap set to burst like a faulty water main in the coming summers, contract values are seemingly changing by the second. «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Most important position: Auburn Tigers
This week on the SEC blog we're taking a look at the most important position group for each SEC team heading into 2015. Today we take a ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
Position preview: Specialists
The Panthers' special teams units are going through changes in the coaching ranks and return and coverage personnel following a ... «Panthers.com, Jul 15»
State fills new deputy Nevada superintendent position
(AP) — State officials have filled a high-ranking new education department position authorized by the Nevada Legislature. State Superintendent Dale Erquiaga ... «News3LV, Jul 15»
How many position competitions do the 49ers have heading into …
The San Francisco 49ers have numerous position battles with training camp kicking off this week. Let's figure out how many of note exist in the ... «Niners Nation, Jul 15»
Williams to check Massa's seating position
With Felipe Massa's problems in finding his grid box at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Williams believe his seating position might be at ... «Planet F1, Jul 15»
Cardinals Name Woman to Training Camp Coach Position
The Cardinals say Welter is believed to be the first woman to hold a coaching position of any kind in the NFL. Welter played running back and ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
Nicola Sturgeon urged to explain SNP position on second …
Campaigners at a yes rally in Glasgow before last September's Scotland independence referendum. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
