pre-placement
|pre-pla-ce-ment|
/ˌpriːˈpleɪsmənt/
before placement
Etymology
'pre-placement' originates from 'modern English', specifically the prefix 'pre-' from Latin 'prae', where 'prae' meant 'before', combined with 'placement' from Old French 'placement' (from verb 'placer' meaning 'to place').
'placement' changed from Old French 'placement' (the act of placing) and eventually became the modern English word 'placement'; the compound 'pre-placement' formed by adding the Latin-derived prefix 'pre-' to indicate 'before placement'.
Initially a literal sense of 'before placing/placement'; over time it evolved into a compound used especially in institutional, educational, and employment contexts to mean specific preparatory procedures or status occurring before placement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an assessment, interview, visit, or other procedure carried out before a student, employee, or candidate is placed in a role or location (e.g., a pre-placement assessment for interns).
The company requires a pre-placement assessment for all new hires.
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Adjective 1
occurring or done before placement; used to describe meetings, checks, visits, or procedures that take place prior to assigning someone to a post, role, or location.
She attended a pre-placement meeting with her supervisor.
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Last updated: 2026/01/08 02:35