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disposition

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/

noun

Meaning

  • The arrangement or placement of certain things.

    "The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

  • Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.

    "I have little disposition now to do as you say."

  • Temperamental makeup or habitual mood.

    "He has such a foul disposition."

  • Control over something.

    "You will have full disposition of these funds."

  • Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.

    "The court ordered the disposition of all assets."

  • Final decision or settlement.

    "The disposition of the case will be announced tomorrow."

  • The destination of a patient after medical treatment such as surgery.

    "The patient was given a disposition for outpatient care."

  • The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord.

    "This small harpsichord has a 1 x 4' disposition."

Synonyms

assignment,
conveyance

verb

Meaning

  • To remove or place in a different position.