posting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
   notice; placard; poster; bill; card.
   
   • a poster advertised the coming attractions
2. noun (bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records
   
   • the posting was made in the cash account
3. noun the transmission of a letter
   mailing.
   
   • the postmark indicates the time of mailing
4. verb affix in a public place or for public notice
   post.
   
   • post a warning
5. verb publicize with, or as if with, a poster
   post.
   
   • I'll post the news on the bulletin board
6. verb assign to a post; put into a post
   post.
   
   • The newspaper posted him in Timbuktu
7. verb assign to a station
   post; station; place; send.
   
8. verb display, as of records in sports games
   post.
   
9. verb enter on a public list
   post.
   
10. verb transfer (entries) from one account book to another
    carry; post.
    
11. verb ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait
    post.
    
12. verb mark with a stake
    post; stake.
    
    • stake out the path
13. verb place so as to be noticed
    post; put up.
    
    • post a sign
    • post a warning at the dump
14. verb cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
    mail; post; send.
    
    • send me your latest results
    • I'll mail you the paper when it's written
15. verb mark or expose as infamous
    post; brand.
    
    • She was branded a loose woman

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