posting

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[ poh-sting ]
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noun
  1. assignment to a post, command, or particular location, especially in a military or governmental capacity.

Origin of posting

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First recorded in 1790–1800; post2 + -ing1

Other definitions for posting (2 of 2)

posting2
[ poh-sting ]

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

    • the record in a ledger after such entry.

  1. the act of mailing.

  1. an issuance or batch of mailed items.

Origin of posting

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First recorded in 1665–75; post3 + -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for posting (1 of 2)

posting1

/ (ˈpəʊstɪŋ) /


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

British Dictionary definitions for posting (2 of 2)

posting2

/ (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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