listing

¹

[lis-ting]

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

[lis-ting]

noun

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

listing

/ 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

Word History and Origins

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

The property was “designed for luxurious living and unforgettable entertaining” thanks to its “soaring ceilings, intricate ironwork, natural stone accents, and dramatic statement features like a floor-to-ceiling backlit onyx fireplace,” according to the listing.

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As a result, “the home is the epitome of turnkey luxury,” the listing notes.

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The bumper listing also highlights India's rapid rise as an emerging manufacturing hub for tech giants looking to diversify production.

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According to listings at the Court of Appeal in London, an appeal against his conviction will be heard on 21 October.

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The name changes won't take effect until the government updates site listings in the Geographic Names Information System.

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Related Words

• account 
• agenda 
• archive 
• ballot 
• bill 
• calendar 
• catalog 
• checklist 
• dictionary 
• directory 
• draft 
• file 
• index 
• inventory 
• lineup 
• menu 
• poll 
• program 
• schedule 
• series