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

ANZ expects Indonesia to continue posting resilient growth but moderate gradually through 4Q and early 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Barry posted that he would not put his family "at risk" in the future by posting about his life on social media.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

He pleaded not guilty and was released that day after posting $20,000 bond, according to court records.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

When he returned from his first political posting, as quaestor in Sicily, for instance, he imagined his fame would have spread far and wide.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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