Definition

1. Noun:
   • An act of sending or transmitting something, especially a letter: The act of mailing or dispatching an item through a postal system.
   • (Bookkeeping) An entry in a financial ledger: The act of recording a financial transaction in an account.
   • A public notice or advertisement displayed in a prominent place: A sign, notice, or announcement put up for public view.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Transmission):

  • The posting of the letter was delayed due to the holiday.
  • Please confirm the posting date for the package.

• Noun (Bookkeeping):

  • The accountant is responsible for the daily posting of transactions.
  • An error in the posting to the ledger caused a discrepancy.

• Noun (Public Notice):

  • I saw a job posting on the bulletin board.
  • The new safety regulations were announced via an official posting.

Advanced Usage

• "To make a posting": To record an entry in an account or to put up a public notice.

  • The clerk will make the posting to the general ledger this afternoon.
  • The city made a posting about the road closure.

• "Electronic posting": The digital equivalent, such as publishing information online.

  • The blog posting received many comments.
  • The online posting for the concert sold out quickly.

Variants and Related Words

• Post (verb): To send mail, to record an entry, or to put up a notice.

  • I will post the letter. / Please post the journal entry. / They posted the announcement online.

• Poster (noun): A large printed picture or notice used for decoration or advertisement.

  • She put up a poster of her favorite band.

Synonyms

• Mailing (for transmission): The act of sending by mail.
• Entry (for bookkeeping): An item recorded in a list or account.
• Notice or Advertisement (for public sign): A displayed announcement.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

• To post up: To put a notice or sign in a public place.
  • We need to post up the event flyers around campus.

Related Idioms

• (To be) in the posting: An informal phrase suggesting something is being actively advertised or transmitted.
  • Keep an eye on the board; the results should be in the posting soon.

Noun

1. the transmission of a letter
   • the postmark indicates the time of mailing
2. (bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records
   • the posting was made in the cash account
3. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
   • a poster advertised the coming attractions