posting

UK: ˈpəʊstɪŋ | US: ˈpoʊstɪŋ

Definition
  1. n. 1. The act of displaying or publishing information (e.g., online or on a bulletin board).

  2. n. 2. A job assignment, especially in a foreign location (e.g., "diplomatic posting").

  3. n. 3. An entry or message shared on a digital platform (e.g., social media).

Structure
post <to place or publish>ing <noun suffix indicating action or result>
Etymology

The word "posting" derives from the verb "post," which originated from Latin ponere (to place) via Old French poster. The suffix "-ing" transforms the action into a noun. Historically, "posting" referred to physically affixing notices in public spaces, later evolving to include digital dissemination. The job-related sense stems from military/diplomatic contexts where personnel were "posted" to specific locations.

Examples
  1. She shared a posting about the event on her blog.

  2. His new posting as an ambassador required relocation to Japan.

  3. The forum prohibits offensive postings.

  4. The teacher made a posting of the exam schedule on the board.

  5. Check the latest job postings on the company website.