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/ˈɛks poʊst/
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A post that appears in multiple online locations, typically with the same content.
Examples
The community guidelines prohibit x‑posting without attribution.
She x‑posted the announcement to both the subreddit and the Discord channel.
After the conference, the speaker x‑posted the slides on the forum and the mailing list.
The moderator flagged the x‑post for duplicate content.
His x‑post attracted comments from users on several platforms.
Similar words
cross‑post
repost
syndicated post
shared post
duplicate post
mirrored post
Meanings
Examples
She x‑posted the announcement to both the subreddit and the Discord channel.
The moderator flagged the x‑post for duplicate content.
We decided to x‑post the tutorial across our blog and newsletter.
His x‑post attracted comments from users on several platforms.
After the conference, the speaker x‑posted the slides on the forum and the mailing list.
The community guidelines prohibit x‑posting without attribution.
Similar words
cross‑post
repost
duplicate post
syndicated post
shared post
mirrored post
Etymology
From the abbreviation x‑ meaning ‘cross’, combined with post.
FAQ
It is a short form of “cross‑post” and refers to the same content being posted in multiple online places.
Is x‑post a noun or a verb?
Primarily a noun, but it can also be used as a verb (e.g., “to x‑post”).
How is an x‑post different from a regular post?
A regular post appears in a single location, while an x‑post is duplicated across several platforms or communities.
When should I use x‑post?
When you want to share identical content across multiple forums, social‑media sites, or newsletters.
Where does the “x” in x‑post come from?
The “x‑” is an abbreviation for “cross”, indicating the crossing of content between different sites.
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