positioning

(noun) the act of putting something in a certain place. Synonyms: placement, location, locating, position, emplacement.

(verb) cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation. Synonyms: position.

(verb) put into a certain place or abstract location. Synonyms: put, set, place, pose, position, lay. Examples: "Put your things here." "Set the tray down." "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children." "Place emphasis on a certain point."

(adj) causing to fall into line or into position. Synonyms: aligning.