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

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

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

By the early 1930s, FNS had a long waiting list for courier postings. —Eliza McGraw, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024

However, after the video release, on March 17, Sebert said in an email that the district was made aware of social media postings that originated from Waukesha students that discussed a school shooting at Butler Middle School on Monday, March 18. —Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024

But this year’s bill only advanced after senators struck provisions that would allow people to file lawsuits for violations of the posting law, instead leaving it up to state authorities to investigate. —Erin Cox, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024

In mid-November, Haley called for name verification of social media accounts, which would have virtually eliminated anonymous posting. —Cnn Com Wire Service, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2024

The posting said a suspect was later identified by detectives and arrested Thursday afternoon. —Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024

Here are some of the highest-paying remote or hybrid jobs currently being advertised by Texas state agencies, according to postings on the state Workforce Solutions Office website. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024

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

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