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Noun: bulletin board  bû-lu-t(i)n bord
  1. A board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements
    "Students checked the bulletin board daily for exam schedules and club meetings";
    - notice board [Brit], pin board [Brit], corkboard
     
  2. (computing) a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
    "Before the widespread use of the internet, many people connected to bulletin board systems to share information and discuss topics"; "Before the widespread use of the internet, many people connected to electronic bulletin board systems to share information and discuss topics";
    - bulletin board system, electronic bulletin board, bbs

Derived forms: bulletin boards

Type of: board, digital computer

Encyclopedia: Bulletin board