bulletin
bulletin Lexical Profile
bulletin Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A short official statement or broadcast summary of current news or events.
"The television network interrupted its regular programming to air a special news bulletin regarding the earthquake."
A regular printed or electronic newsletter or report published by an organization for its members.
"The university's monthly bulletin contained important updates on research grants and upcoming campus events."
• verb
To announce or make public by means of a short official statement.
"The updated safety guidelines were bulletined to all factory employees early Monday morning."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'bulletin', from Italian 'bollettino' (short document, dispatch), which is a diminutive of 'bolletta' (a document with a seal), ultimately from Latin 'bulla' (seal, bubble).
Usage Trend
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