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

Revolve has learned to live with a return rate that is nearly triple the typical online retail average, all while posting significant earnings gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I have been doing social media for 15 years, and Sundays are my primary day for posting content.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He invested in racing bikes and splashed out on expensive track days, often posting videos of his lap times on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Shares of Cal-Maine Foods climbed Wednesday after a sharp drop in egg prices didn’t stop the largest U.S. egg company from posting a blowout earnings report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Like posting details of a crime on a wanted poster.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali