Posting: meaning, definitions and examples

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posting

 

[ หˆpษ™สŠstษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

social media

The act or process of sharing posts, images, videos, or other content on social media platforms.

Synonyms

publishing, sharing, uploading.

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Word Description / Examples
posting

Often used when talking about adding content to social media or online forums.

  • She spends hours posting photos on Instagram.
  • Posting comments on this forum requires registration.
sharing

Commonly used in a casual context to refer to distributing content among friends or the public online.

  • I love sharing funny videos with my friends.
  • She is always sharing interesting articles on Facebook.
uploading

Used when referring to the action of transferring files, like photos, videos, or documents, from a local system to the internet or a server.

  • I'm still uploading the videos from our vacation.
  • He had trouble uploading the documents to the company server.
publishing

Typically used in a more formal context, such as releasing articles, books, or official reports.

  • He is publishing his first novel next month.
  • The newspaper is publishing an article about climate change.

Examples of usage

  • She spends hours every day posting on Instagram and Facebook.
  • Posting regularly can help increase engagement with your followers.
Context #2 | Noun

online forums

A message or reply submitted to an online discussion forum or message board.

Synonyms

comment, message, thread.

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Word Description / Examples
posting

Utilized often in the context of social media, blogs, or forums when someone shares information or content for public viewing.

  • I just made a new posting on my blog about travel tips.
  • Did you see her latest posting on Instagram?
message

Common in direct communication, such as emails, text messages, or private social media chats, where the information is intended for a specific person or group.

  • I'll send you a message with the details.
  • She received a heartfelt message from her friend.
comment

Used when someone responds to or provides feedback on another person's post, often seen in social media, blogs, or forums.

  • I left a comment on your photo!
  • His comment on the article sparked a lively debate.
thread

Typically refers to a series of messages or comments connected by a common topic or subject, often found in forums or email conversations.

  • Let's keep all our project discussions in this email thread.
  • The thread about the new policy has over 100 comments.

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to read the forum rules before making a new posting.
  • His posting sparked a heated debate among forum members.
Context #3 | Verb

social media

To share a message, image, video, or other content on a social media platform.

Synonyms

publish, share, upload.

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Word Description / Examples
posting

Generally used to describe the act of placing content on social media or an online forum. It can refer to both a single instance or a recurring action.

  • She spent her afternoon posting photos from her vacation on Instagram
  • He enjoys posting updates about his daily life on Facebook
share

Used when someone wants to distribute content with others, often implying a personal or informal touch. Itโ€™s commonly used on social media platforms to indicate spreading information or media among friends or followers.

  • She loves to share funny videos with her friends on TikTok
  • He shared an inspirational quote on his Twitter account
upload

Refers specifically to the action of transferring files or content from a local device to an online platform or service. It's often used in technical contexts where the action of moving data is emphasized.

  • You need to upload your resume to the job application website
  • She's uploading the new video to her YouTube channel right now
publish

Commonly refers to making content officially available to the public, often through formal or professional channels such as books, articles, or official statements. It can imply a higher level of formality and permanency.

  • The author decided to publish her first novel after years of hard work
  • The results of the study were published in a reputable scientific journal

Examples of usage

  • I will be posting about my upcoming trip on Twitter.
  • She posted a funny meme on her Instagram account.

Translations

Translations of the word "posting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น publicaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verรถffentlichung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penerbitan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะฑะปั–ะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ publikacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•็จฟ๏ผˆใจใ†ใ“ใ†๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท publication

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ publicaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yayฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์‹œ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ publikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ publikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๅธƒ (fฤbรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ objava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ birting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒงแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™ลŸr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ publicaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'posting' originated from the Middle English term 'posten' which meant to travel with speed or to send a message. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of displaying or sharing information, especially in the context of online communication. In the modern digital age, 'posting' has become a common term used to describe the act of sharing content on social media platforms and online forums.

See also: outpost, post, postable, postage, poster, postman, postpone, postsecondary, posture, repost.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,207, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.