bulletin

noun, verb, intj — 5 senses

bulletin

noun

US /ˈbʊl.ə.tən/ · UK /ˈbʊl.ɪ.tɪn/

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

1

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.

Derived terms
all-points bulletin, bulletin board, bulletin board service, bulletin board system, bulletinize, e-bulletin

bulletin

verb

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

1

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

  • to bulletin an employment vacancy

bulletin

intj

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

1

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

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.

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