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to BCC

to BCC

5.3
To send a hidden copy of an email so other recipients cannot see it
  • verb
  • Texting
translation icon : poner en copia oculta a
  • When sending the newsletter, make sure to bcc all the subscribers so their addresses remain private.

Examples

  • He always bcced his manager on the emails to ensure transparency without others knowing.

  • Just bcc me.

    The Den (2013)

  • For privacy reasons, please bcc the contacts when you send out the invitation.

Surface Forms

BCC infinitive
BCCed past
BCCed past participle
BCCing present participle
BCCs third person singular

Etymology

BCC as a verb comes from the email term blind carbon copy, so to BCC someone is to send them a 'hidden' copy of an email. That's why people say they 'BCC' a person when they want to keep that address private.