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1 American  
[lis-ting] / ˈlɪs tɪŋ /

noun

  1. a list; record; catalog.

  2. the act of compiling a list.

  3. something listed list listed or included in a list.

    a listing in the telephone directory.
listing 2 American  
[lis-ting] / ˈlɪs tɪŋ /

noun

  1. material, as bark or sapwood, that is trimmed from a board.

listing British  
/ ˈlɪstɪŋ /

noun

  1. a list or an entry in a list

  2. computing a printed copy of a program or file in a form that can be read by humans

  3. a place on the Official List of Securities of the London Stock Exchange obtained by a company that has fulfilled the listing requirements and whose shares are quoted on the main market

  4. (plural) lists of concerts, films, and other events printed in newspapers or magazines, showing details, such as times and venues

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Etymology

Origin of listing1

First recorded in 1635–45; list 1 + -ing 1

Origin of listing2

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; list 2, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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“Bedrooms are well-proportioned, and the primary bathroom includes a soaking tub positioned near windows that bring in natural light and views of the landscape,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch

In a previous listing, the property was described as a “private retreat” that offers “mesmerizing city lights and mountain views that will leave you breathless.”

From MarketWatch

South Korea announced new measures to restrict publicly traded large companies from “duplicate listing” of their subsidiaries, halting a practice critics say dilutes shareholder value.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There's so many people applying to so many jobs using AI and the job listings are being scanned by AI - CVs, everything. It feels very difficult to differentiate myself from other people."

From BBC

In addition to a continued positive outlook for AI, South Korea’s outsized gain was partly driven by new listing measures announced by authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

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