positionen

Positionen is the plural of Position in German. The term is used for both concrete locations and abstract stances. Depending on context, it can refer to where something is located or to the viewpoints, policies, or positions of people, parties, or organizations.

Geography, mapping and geometry: Positionen denote coordinates or places on a map, on a coordinate system, or the relative arrangement of objects. In information technology and geographic information systems, positions are stored as coordinates and used to compute distances or routes.

Politics and public discourse: In journalism and political analysis, Positionen describes the stated policies or stances of actors on particular issues; for a party to publish its Positionen means to outline its stance on topics such as economy, welfare, or foreign policy.

Arts and sport: In music and performing arts, Positionen may refer to instrument positions or seating, although more specific terms are often used. In board games, the term Positionen can be used to describe particular configurations of pieces.

Business and marketing: Positionen or Positionierung refers to the perceived place of a product or brand in the market; Positionen help define competitive strategy and messaging.