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bulletin

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊl.ə.tən/

The English word “bulletin” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A short report, especially one released through official channels to be immediately broadcast or publicized.
  2. A time-sensitive news item or short news report.
  3. A short printed publication, especially one produced regularly by an organization.

verb

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

interjection

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

Etymology

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

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