bcc

[bee-see-see]

noun

plural

bcc's 

1. blind carbon copy: a duplicate of anything written or typed, or a copy of an email or other electronic document, that is sent to someone whose name is not visible to the primary addressee.

verb (used with object)

bcc'ed, bcc'd, bcc'ing. 

1. to send (a duplicate of a document, email, or the like) to (someone whose name is not visible to the primary addressee).

BCC

abbreviation

1. British Coal Corporation (formerly the National Coal Board)

Word History and Origins

Origin of bcc¹

Initialism for blind carbon copy, with reference to the former use of carbon paper to make copies, now replaced by electronic or photocopied documents

Example Sentences

BCC begins with abnormal growth of basal cells, which produce new skin cells when old ones die, on the outermost layer of the skin.

From Salon

The Skin Cancer Foundation says BCC most commonly occurs when extended exposure to ultraviolet radiation, from the sun or tanning beds, causes DNA damage and uncontrollable growth of basal cells.

From Salon

Shevaun Haviland, director general of the BCC, said: "Today's summit marks a turning point in UK/EU relations which puts our trade relationship at the forefront of our partnership going forward."

From BBC

William Bain, head of trade policy at the BCC, said the UK had a "level of insulation" due to it not exporting as many goods to the US in comparison to other countries.

From BBC

The BCC collected data from more than 4,800 businesses across the UK between 11 November and 9 December.

From BBC