Bulletin \Bul"le*tin\, n. [F. bulletin, fr. It. bullettino, dim.
   of bulletta, dim. of bulla, bolla, an edict of the pope, from
   L. bulla bubble. See Bull an edict.]
   1. A brief statement of facts respecting some passing event,
      as military operations or the health of some distinguished
      personage, issued by authority for the information of the
      public.
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   2. Any public notice or announcement, especially of news
      recently received.
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   3. A periodical publication, especially one containing the
      proceeding of a society.
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   bulletin board, a board on which announcements are put,
      particularly at newsrooms, newspaper offices, etc.
      [1913 Webster] bullet-proof

	

	bulletin board
     n 1: a computer that is running software that allows users to
          leave messages and access information of general
          interest [syn: bulletin board system, electronic
          bulletin board, bbs]
     2: a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements [syn: notice
        board]

	

	bulletin board
     
        bulletin board system