postingpost‧ing /ˈpəʊstɪŋ $ ˈpoʊs-/ noun [countable] 
shortly before his posting to South Africa a diplomatic posting► see thesaurus at job2 (also post) a message sent to an Internet discussion group so that all members of the group can read it3 American English a public notice, especially one advertising a job: job postings
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Alternatively, in organisations where such postings are advertised internally, there may be only one candidate who comes forward for selection.
- Check posting of discounts. 6.
- I've dreamed as far as the first posting.
- Not only did he have a military background with postings overseas, but he was unassuming and discreet.
- Thus while alt.games.gravy might have light and anarchic postings, biz.gravy.train would get right down to the business.
- Where necessary, enclose the certificate of posting or a clear photocopy. 3.
THESAURUS
noun [countable] the regular paid work that you do for an employer: · a full-time job· John got a job in a car factory.
noun [uncountable] activities that you are paid for doing – used either when you work for an employer or when you work in your own business: · I started work when I was 18.· He graduated from college last year and is still looking for work.
noun [countable] a job for which you need special education and training: · There are now a lot more women in the legal profession.· Many teachers are leaving the profession.
noun [countable] formal a job, or a type of job – often used on official documents: · Please give your name, age, and occupation.· a traditionally male occupation
noun [countable] the work you do or plan to do for most of your life: · I’m interested in a career in journalism.
noun [countable] formal a particular job within an organization: · I am writing to apply for the position of technical assistant.· We regret that the position has already been filled.· Please state the position which you are applying for.
noun [countable] formal a job, especially an important one in a large organization: · She has held the post of managing director for two years.· He applied for the post of Senior Manager.
noun [countable] a job that is available for someone to do: · The hospital has been unable to fill the vacancy.· There are very few openings in scientific research.
noun [countable] an important job which someone is asked to do: · He took an appointment as US trade ambassador in Geneva.
noun [countable] a situation in which someone is sent somewhere to do a job for a period of time by the organization they work for: · This was his first posting outside the UK.· an overseas posting· His next posting took him to the Ministry of Defence.
noun [countable] a job that involves using your hands, and for which you need special training: · Most of the men had worked in skilled trades such as carpentry and printing.
noun [uncountable] the fact of having a job: · The factory will provide employment for local people.· She was offered employment in the sales office.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a diplomatic posting
a diplomatic postingWORD FAMILYnounpostpostagepostiepostingadjectivepostalverbpost
1if a soldier, a representative of a country etc gets a posting somewhere, they are sent there to do their jobposting to shortly before his posting to South Africa a diplomatic posting► see thesaurus at job2 (also post) a message sent to an Internet discussion group so that all members of the group can read it3 American English a public notice, especially one advertising a job: job postings