noun
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listing
LIHS-tihng
Listing (noun) means a single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue. Example: “Each listing in the online directory shows the shop's address and opening hours.”
noun
1
A single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue.
"Each listing in the online directory shows the shop's address and opening hours."
"The property listing included six photos and a full floor plan."
"She scrolled through dozens of job listings before finding one that fit."
2
The act of putting something on an official list, especially shares on a stock exchange.
"The listing of the firm on the stock exchange pleased its early investors."
"The company's stock market listing raised over two hundred million dollars."
"Getting a listing on the exchange took months of paperwork."
3
A full printout of a computer program's code or a data set.
"The teacher asked us to hand in a listing of our program with the report."
"A long listing of the database came out of the printer, page after page."
"He printed out a listing of the whole script to review it away from the screen."
adj
1
Appearing on, or as shown on, a list.
"The listing price was well above what similar houses had sold for."
How to use listing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn entry on a list, or the act of putting something on one — most commonly used for property, job, or product ads, and for shares joining a stock exchange.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "listing" meaning a ship tilting to one side — that's an unrelated word from a different root (to list = to lean).
Common pairings
job listing
property listing
stock market listing
code listing
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What does “listing” mean?
The word “listing” means a single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue. In plain terms, an entry on a list, or the act of putting something on one — most commonly used for property, job, or product ads, and for shares joining a stock exchange.
How do you pronounce “listing”?
“Listing” is pronounced LIHS-tihng (/ˈlɪstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “listing” in a sentence?
Here is “listing” used in a sentence: “The property listing included six photos and a full floor plan.”
What part of speech is “listing”?
Depending on how it is used, “listing” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “listing” a common word?
“Listing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “listing” have?
“Listing” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a single entry in a list, directory, or catalogue.
What is the difference between a "listing" and a "list"?
A list is the whole set of items written in order, while a listing is a single entry within such a list, directory, or catalogue. For example, a phone book is a list, and one person's entry is a listing.
What is a "property listing" or "real estate listing"?
A property listing is a single advertised entry for a home or building for sale or rent, usually including its price, features, and photographs. This uses "listing" in the sense of one entry within a larger catalogue of properties.
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