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noun · verb

posting

n. · v.
US /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/ UK /pˈəʊstɪŋ/ post·ing UK spelling postings

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate Computing

    n.a message, photo, or video that you share on a website, blog, or social media.

    n.a digital message or piece of content published to an online platform, such as a social network, forum, or blog.

    Simple

    She deleted her latest posting after realizing there was a spelling mistake in the title.

    In context

    The moderator removed the controversial posting because it violated the community guidelines regarding respectful discourse and factual accuracy.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    n.an official job that involves being sent to work in a specific place, often far away.

    n.the assignment of a person, typically a soldier, diplomat, or official, to a specific station or place of duty.

    Simple

    After three years in London, he received a new posting to the embassy in Tokyo.

    In context

    The officer accepted a two-year posting to a remote research station, viewing the isolation as an opportunity for professional development.

  3. 03 C1 Advanced Technical

    n.a single record or piece of information written in a business book or ledger.

    n.the act of recording a transaction in a financial ledger or the specific entry resulting from that act.

    Simple

    The accountant checked every posting in the ledger to find the missing five dollars.

    In context

    Automated software now handles the posting of daily transactions, significantly reducing the margin for human error in the general ledger.

  4. 04 B1 Intermediate

    v.the act of sending mail or sharing something online.

    v.the present participle or gerund form of 'post', referring to the ongoing action of mailing or publishing content.

    Simple

    Posting letters is becoming less common as more people use email.

    In context

    By posting regular updates to the project management software, the team ensured that all stakeholders remained informed of the progress.

Usage posting on social

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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