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bulletin

noun
/ˈbʊl.ə.tən/US/ˈbʊl.ɪ.tɪn/UK

Etymology

Borrowed from French bulletin. By surface analysis, bull (“ball”) + -et (“diminutive”) + -in (“diminutive”).

  1. borrowed from bulletin

Definitions

  1. A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately…

    A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately broadcast or publicized.

    • A company bulletin announced changes to the policy.

  2. A time-sensitive news item or short news report.

    • The evening news bulletin reported on the earthquake.

  3. A short printed publication, especially one produced regularly by an organization.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. To announce (something) by means of such a report or publication.

      • to bulletin an employment vacancy

    2. Introduces a fact (presumed to be obvious) of which the person addressed is ostensibly…

      Introduces a fact (presumed to be obvious) of which the person addressed is ostensibly not aware.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA