posting
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++post·ing /ˈpəʊstɪŋ $ ˈpoʊs-/ noun [countable] 1 PGOSENDif a soldier, a representative of a country etc gets a posting somewhere, they are sent there to do their job 任命，派任posting to shortly before his posting to South Africa 在他被派往南非前不久 a diplomatic posting 外交任命► see thesaurus at job2. (also post) a message sent to an Internet discussion group so that all members of the group can read it 〔因特网讨论组的〕帖子3 American English a public notice, especially one advertising a job 公告，〔尤指〕招聘广告 job postings 招聘广告Examples from the Corpus
posting• Thus while alt.games.gravy might have light and anarchic postings, biz.gravy.train would get right down to the business.• Check posting of discounts. 6.• I've dreamed as far as the first posting.• Where necessary, enclose the certificate of posting or a clear photocopy. 3.• Alternatively, in organisations where such postings are advertised internally, there may be only one candidate who comes forward for selection.• Not only did he have a military background with postings overseas, but he was unassuming and discreet.diplomatic posting• His last diplomatic posting was as ambassador and plenipotentiary in Paris.From Longman Business Dictionarypostingpost‧ing /ˈpəʊstɪŋˈpoʊs-/ noun1[uncountable] especially British English the act of sending a letter, parcel etc through the official delivery systemIf you do not obtain a certificate of posting we are not legally liable to pay compensation.2[uncountable]ACCOUNTING the work of entering figures in a LEDGER (=a book or computer record used by a company to record money received or spent)A posting error can be corrected using the correction key. → see also error of posting3[countable] an occasion when an employee is sent to another country by their employer to do a particular jobposting toMr Gardiner requested, and was granted, a posting to Japan.4[countable]COMPUTING a message sent to an Internet discussion group so that all members of the group can read itSYN postPostings regarding the company may contribute to volatility in the market price of its stock.post·ing nounChineseSyllable
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posting
post‧ing /ˈpəʊstɪŋ $ ˈpoʊs-/
noun [countable]1. if a soldier, a representative of a country etc gets a posting somewhere, they are sent there to do their job
posting to
shortly before his posting to South Africa
a diplomatic posting
2. (also post) a message sent to an Internet discussion group so that all members of the group can read it
3. American English a public notice, especially one advertising a job:
job postings
▪ job noun [countable] the regular paid work that you do for an employer: a full-time job | John got a job in a car factory.
▪work 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.
▪profession 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.
▪occupation 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
▪career noun [countable] the work you do or plan to do for most of your life: I’m interested in a career in journalism.
▪position 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.
▪post 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.
▪vacancy/opening 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.
▪appointment noun [countable] an important job which someone is asked to do: He took an appointment as US trade ambassador in Geneva.
▪posting 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.
▪trade 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.
▪employment noun [uncountable] the fact of having a job: The factory will provide employment for local people. | She was offered employment in the sales office.
post‧ing /ˈpəʊstɪŋ $ ˈpoʊs-/
noun [countable]1. if a soldier, a representative of a country etc gets a posting somewhere, they are sent there to do their jobposting to
2. (also post) a message sent to an Internet discussion group so that all members of the group can read it
3. American English a public notice, especially one advertising a job:
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