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bulletin board system

 

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Noun bulletin board system has 1 sense
  1. bulletin board system, bulletin board, electronic bulletin board, bbs - a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
    --1 is a kind of digital computer

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Bulletin Board System

A bulletin board system (BBS) refers to a computerized communication system that allows users to exchange messages and data with one another. BBS emerged in the late 1970s and gained popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Senses:

1. Computer System:

In the realm of technology, a bulletin board system refers to a computer system that facilitates the exchange of messages and files among users. It typically operates via dial-up or Telnet connections.

Example sentence: The bulletin board system served as an early form of online communication before the advent of the internet.

2. Physical Display:

In a non-technological sense, a bulletin board system denotes a physical display board usually found in public spaces such as schools, offices, or community centers. It serves as a platform for sharing information, announcements, and notices.

Example sentence: The bulletin board system near the entrance displayed upcoming events and job opportunities.

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