dispotion

Noun

disposition (countable and uncountable, plural dispositions)

1. The arrangement or placement of certain things.
   • The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops.
2. Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things.
   • You will have full disposition of these funds.
3. Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.
   • The court ordered the disposition of all assets.

   Synonyms:

   assignment, conveyance

4. Final decision or settlement.
   • The disposition of the case will be announced tomorrow.
5. The destination of a patient after medical treatment, especially after emergency triage, first line treatment, or surgery; the choice made for the next venue of care.
   • The patient was given a disposition for outpatient care, as ward admission was not indicated.
6. The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord.
   • This small harpsichord has a 1 x 4' disposition.

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