Bulletin (noun)

  1. A brief report, especially one released by an official body.
  2. A short official statement, especially one read out on radio or television.
  3. A list of items for discussion at a meeting.
  4. A notice or advertisement, especially one displayed in a public place.
  5. A sheet of information, especially one displayed in a public place or handed out at an event.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french bulletin, from italian bollettino, diminutive of bolletta, from bolla "edict", from bulla "seal".

Examples:

  1. The government issued a bulletin announcing the capture of the escaped prisoner.
  2. The station reads the latest weather bulletin every hour.
  3. The next item on the bulletin is the proposal to expand the company's operations.
  4. A bulletin board displayed announcements of upcoming events and job postings.
  5. The bulletin handed out at the entrance provided a map of the fairgrounds and a schedule of events.
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