posting

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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

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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

Imai is in the midst of a 45-day posting window, which affords him the opportunity to agree to a contract with any major league team of his choosing. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025

Ullrich cited Indeed data that found job postings for manufacturing jobs have remained resilient, despite a contracting industry. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025

That often means that job postings — particularly the vague posting that require discussion to suss out the details — go unanswered. —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025

That is, apply for five postings a week, reach out to five employers, and make five networking contacts. —Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 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