Listing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Listing
Listing (noun)
- an act or instance of making or including in a list
- something that is listed
Listing (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
"an alphabetical listing of all of the students currently enrolled in the school"
Listing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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inclined or twisted to one side
"the listing battleship limped back to port for repairs"
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running in a slanting direction
"the listing lines of a poem scrawled on a chalkboard"
Listing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to make a list of
"the coach listed the people on the team"
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to put (someone or something) on a list
"her number isn't listed in the phone book"
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to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
"our grandfather is listed among the war dead honored by the memorial"
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to specify one after another
"do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?"
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to set or cause to be at an angle
"the sudden shift of the load in the hull listed the ship badly"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Listing
The most common words with a similar meaning to Listing:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Listing
Words with the opposite meaning of Listing:
Near Antonyms of Listing
Origin & Etymology of Listing
First known use: 1659
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Listing
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 17
- Topics: Shopping & Money
Frequently Asked Questions about Listing
What does "Listing" mean?
"Listing" means an act or instance of making or including in a list. As an a noun, an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: an act or instance of making or including in a list. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Listing"?
Other words for "Listing" include canon, catalog, checklist, list, menu, register, registry and roll. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Listing" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Listing"?
There are 134 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Listing". Common alternatives include canon, catalog, checklist, list, menu, register, registry, roll, roll call and roster.
What is the opposite of "Listing"?
Antonyms of "Listing" include even, level, straight and delisting. Near antonyms include ordered, orderly, regular and uniform.
How do you use "Listing" in a sentence?
Examples of "Listing" in a sentence: "an alphabetical listing of all of the students currently enrolled in the school"; "the listing battleship limped back to port for repairs"; "the listing lines of a poem scrawled on a chalkboard".
Is "Listing" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Listing" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Listing" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Listing" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Listing"?
"Listing" is pronounced /ˈli-stiŋ/ and divided into syllables as list·ing.