(computer science) Random-access time: the time required to move the hard disk arm to the desired cylinder (seek time) and for the desired sector to rotate under the disk head (rotational latency).

(motor racing) The position given at the start of a race, ranked from most favorable to least favorable, awarded according to the times achieved during qualification.

(motor racing) The top qualifying position for a race, on the inside of the front row at the starting line. / (by extension) First place.

(motor racing) The bottom qualifying position in a race, on the outside of the last row at the starting line.

Often used other than figuratively or idiomatically: to assume a given position.

The claim that a writer or speaker makes about a controversial issue.

A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.

(chemistry) any isomer that differs from another isomer only in the position of a substituent, or of a double or triple bond

A cross-legged sitting position in which the feet are resting on the thigh of the opposite leg; a meditative position in Hinduism and Buddhism, also used in yoga and sexual intercourse.

(anatomy) The position of the human body, standing erect, with the face directed anteriorly, the upper limbs at the sides and the palms turned anteriorly (supinated), and the feet pointed anteriorly; used as the position of reference in description of site or direction of various structures or parts as established in official anatomical nomenclature. Note: The palms are toward our view and we cannot see the back of the hands.