posting

¹

[poh-sting]

noun

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

posting

²

[poh-sting]

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.

posting

¹

/ 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

posting

²

/ ˈpəʊstɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

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

He started posting short-form videos of himself reading and sharing stories from working in a library.

From Los Angeles Times

A 16-year-old girl was among those receiving medical assistance, he added, posting photos apparently showing a partly destroyed multi-storey block and a burnt-out car from the site of the attack.

From BBC

He was selected by the Jets with the No. 5 pick and went on to play eight NFL seasons, posting a 37-36 record as a starter.

From Los Angeles Times

Burke gained an online following by posting “Fortnite” clips to YouTube and pivoted to making his own music.

From Los Angeles Times

May began posting about her arrest online, garnering hundreds of responses and support.

From Los Angeles Times