Posting: meaning, definitions and examples

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posting

 

[ ˈpəʊstɪŋ ]

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

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

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

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:

🇵🇹 publicação

🇮🇳 प्रकाशन

🇩🇪 Veröffentlichung

🇮🇩 penerbitan

🇺🇦 публікація

🇵🇱 publikacja

🇯🇵 投稿(とうこう)

🇫🇷 publication

🇪🇸 publicación

🇹🇷 yayın

🇰🇷 게시물

🇸🇦 نشر

🇨🇿 publikace

🇸🇰 publikácia

🇨🇳 发布 (fābù)

🇸🇮 objava

🇮🇸 birting

🇰🇿 жариялау

🇬🇪 გამოქვეყნება

🇦🇿 nəşr

🇲🇽 publicación

Word origin

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.