1
: the act of transferring an entry or item from a book of original entry to the proper account in a ledger
2
: the record in a ledger account resulting from the transfer of an entry or item from a book of original entry
: appointment to a post or a command
: something (such as an announcement) that is posted online
job postings
… he read verbatim from nasty Internet postings about him and his family.—
Frank Bruni
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
New York leads with nearly 2,000 postings, followed by Seattle and San Jose.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Hiring rates have dipped, and job postings have declined from their highs.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The researchers involved are using AI to analyze job postings for roles requiring AI skills.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Twelve of the world's 20 wealthiest individuals have seen their net worth tumble this year, with many posting declines in the tens of billions of dollars, according to Bloomberg.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
New York leads with nearly 2,000 postings, followed by Seattle and San Jose.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Hiring rates have dipped, and job postings have declined from their highs.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The researchers involved are using AI to analyze job postings for roles requiring AI skills.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Posting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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