posting

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noun (1)

post·​ing ˈpō-stiŋ How to pronounce posting (audio)
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

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noun (2)

: appointment to a post or a command

posting

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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
Matthew’s 2016 report made no mention of public posting. Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024 Police responding to a report of disturbance found the victim, the posting said. Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024 The job posting closes on April 1. Data Strategy Director: $163,000-$220,000 a year Company: Trace3, Inc. Work type: Remote This position will lead and expand the company’s data strategy consulting practice. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024 In 2021, Musk's regular posting about bitcoin, dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies would cause huge price swings. Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Recent data from LinkedIn found remote job postings had plummeted by around 20% in major European countries including Ireland, Germany, and France. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024 According to a LinkedIn report, between 2022 and 2023, job postings that require at least one green skill have grown by a median of 22%. Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024 California Republicans slam Newsom for $16 an hour job posting, but leave out a key detail, via Andrew Sheeler. Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024 The requirements listed on the job posting include: excellent communication and storytelling skills; an ability to lead and manage a group of tour participants; and a genuine interest in Holmes Chapel, its history and links to Harry Styles. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of posting was in 1682

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Cite this Entry

“Posting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posting. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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
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