Listing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective verb /ˈli-stiŋ/ list·ing

Meaning & Definition of Listing

Listing (noun)

  1. an act or instance of making or including in a list
  2. something that is listed

Listing (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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

  1. inclined or twisted to one side

    "the listing battleship limped back to port for repairs"

    opposite: even, level, straight
  2. running in a slanting direction

    "the listing lines of a poem scrawled on a chalkboard"

Listing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a list of

    "the coach listed the people on the team"

  2. to put (someone or something) on a list

    "her number isn't listed in the phone book"

    near: deleting
  3. 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"

    opposite: delisting
  4. to specify one after another

    "do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?"

  5. to set or cause to be at an angle

    "the sudden shift of the load in the hull listed the ship badly"

Related Entry: List (verb)

List is a different word from Listing. The synonyms below are for list, not for listing.

  1. to make a list of

    "the coach listed the people on the team"

  2. to put (someone or something) on a list

    "her number isn't listed in the phone book"

    near: delete
  3. 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"

    opposite: delist
  4. to specify one after another

    "do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?"

Related Entry: List (verb)

List is a different word from Listing. The synonyms below are for list, not for listing.

  1. to set or cause to be at an angle

    "the sudden shift of the load in the hull listed the ship badly"

Related Entry: Listing (for) (verb)

Listing (for) is a different word from Listing. The synonyms below are for listing (for), not for listing.

  1. as in coming (to), asking

Related Entry: Wait-listing (verb)

Wait-listing is a different word from Listing. The synonyms below are for wait-listing, not for listing.

  1. as in checking in, scheduling

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

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.