ENGLISH DICTIONARYPlaceable
/ˈpleɪsəbəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Capable of being placed..
Definitions by Sense
- Capable of being placed.
- (business) A jobseeker who is considered by an employment agency to be suitable for placement, but not employment, with a client company.
- (translation studies) In computer-aided translation, an element, such as a symbol or numeral, that is the same in both source and target segments and can therefore be copied directly from one into the other.
- (linguistic morphology) Something which is conventionally associated with a specific place; for example, blinds go on windows, carpets go on floors.
Example Sentences
I worked for an employment agency, doing placements. They divided the girls into placeables and unplaceables.
Synonyms for placeable
Antonyms for placeable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more placeable
- most placeable
- placeables
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does placeable mean?
Placeable means Capable of being placed..
What is a synonym for placeable?
Common synonyms include recognizable, identifiable, recognisable.
What is the opposite of placeable?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use placeable in a sentence?
I worked for an employment agency, doing placements. They divided the girls into placeables and unplaceables.
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