Placeholder (Noun)
Meaning 1
A symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 2
A person authorized to act for another.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The vice president served as a placeholder for the president during the meeting.
- The assistant manager was appointed as a placeholder until a new manager was hired.
- In the absence of the CEO, the CFO acted as a placeholder to make key decisions.
- The lieutenant governor was a placeholder for the governor during the state visit.
- The deputy director served as a placeholder until the new director was confirmed by the board.