posting

¹ American  

[poh-sting] / ˈpoʊ stɪŋ /

noun

1. assignment to a post, command, or particular location, especially in a military or governmental capacity.

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posting ² American  

[poh-sting] / ˈpoʊ stɪŋ /

noun

Accounting.

1. 1. the act or process of entering data in an accounts ledger.

   2. the record in a ledger after such entry.

2. the act of mailing.

3. an issuance or batch of mailed items.

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posting ¹ British  

/ ˈpəʊstɪŋ /

noun

1. an appointment to a position or post, usually in another town or country

2. an electronic mail message sent to a bulletin board, website, etc, and intended for access by every user

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posting ² British  

/ ˈpəʊstɪŋ /

noun

1. a wrestling attack in which the opponent is hurled at the post in one of the corners of the ring

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Etymology

Origin of posting¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; post ² + -ing ¹

Origin of posting²

First recorded in 1665–75; post ³ + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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posting

“Behold: the state of chaos that my house has become!” she wrote, while posting photos from her dwelling on Instagram.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Similarly, British chip maker Arm Holdings fell sharply despite posting 27% growth in quarterly revenue as its outlook was not quite as rosy as some investors had anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

He is also building his career as a pop star, and he's had a strong presence on social media during the series, posting videos of his tracks.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

She wrote on the platform: “I did not and would never consent to this administration running my fanart through AI and posting it. Can’t even believe I’m saying these words.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

When, as a prank, someone put our school up for sale, covering it with signs and posting a listing on eBay, suspicious eyes turned to Nelson Baker and Jenna McLaughlin, not to us.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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