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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 listing1

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

Example Sentences

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Now, nearly 10 years later, the author, whose real name is Erika Mitchell, is attempting to offload the five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom abode, which is described as a “modern contemporary” retreat in the listing.

From MarketWatch

Biotech initial public offerings stalled last year, with just nine companies listing on U.S. exchanges, down from 19 in 2024, according to J.P.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the singer is a digital creation and the country's music industry body has blocked the track from its official chart listings.

From BBC

“I’m getting a little concerned about inventory not growing strongly,” Yun said, noting that December’s slight annual gain in home listings is “very, very limited.”

From Barron's

More automation in the shopping process could reduce the need for consumers to browse Amazon’s website manually, potentially bypassing search ads and sponsored listings that drive Amazon’s advertising business.

From MarketWatch

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