“Listing” vs. “List”
November 5th, 2007, by Kirk MahoneyI frequently hear these used interchangeably.
Problem:
The nouns “listing” and “list” are not synonyms.
Explanation:
“List” describes an ordered set of items. “Listing” describes the process of creating a list.
Solution:
Use “list” when you want to describe an ordered set of items.
Use “listing” when you want to describe the process of creating a list.
Copyright © 2007 Kirk Mahoney, Ph.D.
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