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reposition

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[ ree-puh-zish-uhn, rep-uh- ]
/ ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌrɛp ə- /
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noun
the act of depositing or storing.
replacement, as of a bone.
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Origin of reposition

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1580–90; <Late Latin repositiōn- (stem of repositiō) a laying up, equivalent to Latin reposit(us) (see reposit) + -iōn--ion

Other definitions for reposition (2 of 2)

reposition2
[ ree-puh-zish-uhn ]
/ ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən /

verb (used with object)
to put in a new or different position; shift: to reposition the artwork on the advertising layout.
to change the image, marketing strategy, etc., of (a product) so as to appeal to a wider or different audience or market: to reposition a diet drink to appeal to teenagers.
Medicine/Medical, Surgery. to place (an organ or bone) in its original position.

Origin of reposition

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1855–60; re- + position (v.)

OTHER WORDS FROM reposition

re·po·si·tion·a·ble, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for reposition

reposition
/ (ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən) /

noun
the act or process of depositing or storing
surgery the return of a broken or displaced organ, or part to its normal site
archaic the reinstatement of a person in a post or office
verb (tr)
to place in a new position
to target (a product or brand) at a new market by changing its image
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