Definitions for reposition

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reposition re·po·si·tion

Spelling: [ree-puh-zish-uh n, rep-uh-]

IPA: /ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌrɛp ə-/

Reposition is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 707 anagrams from letters in reposition (eiinooprst).

Definitions for reposition

noun

1. the act of depositing or storing.
2. replacement, as of a bone.

verb (used with object)

1. to put in a new or different position; shift:
2. to change the image, marketing strategy, etc., of (a product) so as to appeal to a wider or different audience or market:
3. Medicine/Medical, Surgery. to place (an organ or bone) in its original position.

Origin of reposition

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

Examples for reposition

According to Weyand, that gave Pistorius the ability to reposition his blades 20 percent more rapidly than a normal competitor.

Giffard seems to have attempted the reposition of the cord only once, and failed, apparently from the unusual size of the child.

In the majority of cases the reposition of the fragments alone is not sufficient to maintain accurate apposition.

They brand is working to reposition themselves to contend with lifestyle giants like Michael Kors and Tory Burch.

The reposition of the cord may be effected by the hand, or by means of an elastic catheter and ligature.

When the reposition has been effected, he has merely to withdraw the stilet; the cord is instantly disengaged.

Then you step into it and sort of roll it up, hoping you get it in the proper place, because it is very difficult to reposition.