bcc

American  

[bee-see-see] / ˈbiˈsiˈsi /

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.

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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 British  

abbreviation

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

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Etymology

Origin of bcc

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

The BCC also lowered its 2026 growth forecasts for the U.K. to 1.0%, from 1.2% previously, and raised its view on inflation to 2.7%, up from 2.1%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Raising awareness of the BCC has twin aims - as well as making more health and education professionals aware of the support available, it is hoped that more local businesses might consider them when it comes to giving to charity.

From BBC

"The BCC has been able to make a real difference to children's lives for 60 years now," said Linda.

From BBC

Allen Simpson, head of UKHospitality, which represents the restaurant brands who have withdrawn from the BCC, said despite the change the businesses are "committed to enhancing their ongoing work across welfare and the environment".

From BBC

UKHospitality said businesses "no longer believe the BCC is the right framework to drive the next phase of progress on welfare due to the requirement to source only slower-growing breeds".

From BBC