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

Example Sentences

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posting

He might have done Catholic bishops the courtesy of meeting with them to discuss the issue before posting his threatening letter on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

After posting a 5-10 record and going 0-3 to start the 2025 season, Foster was fired.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

But she would not stop posting her videos because she felt it was her duty to make a stand.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

On Friday he was posting on his Truth Social network about "cleaning and regrouting the Granite" at the White House entrance.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

“We’ll be locking this room up tight and posting a guard.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo