posting

1 of 3

noun (1)

post·​ing ˈpō-stiŋ 

1

: the act of transferring an entry or item from a book of original entry to the proper account in a ledger

2

: the record in a ledger account resulting from the transfer of an entry or item from a book of original entry

posting

2 of 3

noun (2)

: appointment to a post or a command

posting

3 of 3

noun (3)

: something (such as an announcement) that is posted online

job postings

… he read verbatim from nasty Internet postings about him and his family.

—Frank Bruni

Examples of posting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Transparency and Communication Issues Job postings that lack clear information about roles, responsibilities, benefits and company structure represent a significant warning sign that legitimate employers should never exhibit. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

Specifically, management consulting job postings in the Washington metro area fell 28% between February and May, Lightcast data showed. —Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025

Burgum’s announcement of the order’s implementation in the DOI also requires the posting of the signs seen at Amache and Sand Creek last week. —Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 18 June 2025

The posting garnered heavy criticism from the PLO and neighboring Arab nations. —Tom Tapp, Deadline, 10 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

post entry 4

Noun (2)

post entry 7

Noun (3)

post entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1682, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1880, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1991, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for posting

• boasting
• coasting
• hosting
• roasting
• toasting
• composting

Legal Definition

posting

noun

post·​ing

1

: the transfer of an entry or item from a book or file of original entry to the proper account in a ledger

also : the record produced by such a transfer

2

: the actual crediting or debiting of an account (as in payment of a draft)

charged interest from the posting date of the credit card transaction