listing

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.

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listing ² American  

[lis-ting] / ˈlɪs tɪŋ /

noun

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

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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

Shein said it had taken down those listings and tightened controls going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

The modern mansion is a far cry from the historic dwelling that previously occupied the parcel—and was described as a “gorgeous relic” in one report about its listing.

From MarketWatch

Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into the company over potential breaches of U.K. listing principles, disclosure and transparency rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

The senators expressed concerns that the merger could increase barriers to entry for smaller firms and reduce transparency in real estate listings.

From Barron's

The public offering could come as early as the second half of next year with a potential listing either in London or New York, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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