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bulletin board
n.
1. A board on which notices are posted.
2. Computer Science A system that enables users to send or read electronic messages, files, and other data that are of general interest and addressed to no particular person.

bulletin board
Noun
1. US same as notice board
2. Computers a type of data-exchange system by which messages can be sent and read

bulletin board  (bl-tn)
An electronic communication system that allows users to send or read electronic messages, files, and other data that are of general interest and addressed to no particular person. Bulletin boards were widely used before the Internet became popular, and many of their functions are now served by websites and newsgroups for specific topics or groups.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bulletin boardbulletin board - a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
digital computer - a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
2.bulletin boardbulletin board - a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements
board - a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"
call-board - a bulletin board backstage in a theater
Translations
Spanish bulletin board n (US) → tablón m de anuncios;
(COMPUT) → tablero de noticias

French bulletin board bulletin n (Comput) → messagerie f (électronique)
German bulletin board n (Comput) → Schwarzes Brett nt
Italian bulletin board n (COMPUT) → bulletin board m inv

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