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listserv

listserv

8 4.8
A service that sends email to a group of people
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪstˌsɜrv/
  • Texting
translation icon : lista de distribución
  • The medium of communication for the course is a listserv established specifically for each course section.
  • listserv messages
  • email listserv
  • listserv discussions

Examples

  • However, calendar appointments were sent using the listserv for nurse managers within the organization.

    Academic text (2015)
  • A stated purpose of this listserv is to serve as a stimulus for productive interdisciplinary approaches.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The owner and the administrator of the listserv gave their permission to use the data.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Messages to the listserv are considered public information since they are posted on the internet.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Once you have become a member of a listserv, you will automatically receive messages sent by other subscribers.

    Academic text (1995)
  • You may also participate in listserv discussions by sending your own electronic messages.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The Center offers a listserv, P2 member meetings, steering committee meetings, and a website.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Every day, the welfare listserv to which I subscribe includes announcements of newly released studies on welfare.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Most importantly, Hogan wants to create a statewide virtual legal community by sponsoring listservs and discussion groups.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The medium of communication for the course is a listserv established specifically for each course section.

Synonyms

mailing list
vslistserv
52 2.7

A list of names and addresses used to send news or offers to many people

is a software service that manages group email sending
distribution list
vslistserv
2 3.1

A group of people or email addresses who receive the same message

is a software service that manages group email sending

Surface Forms

listserv singular
listservs plural

Morphology

listserv = list + server (semi-transparent) = list + serv

Formed from 'list' + clipped 'serv' (from 'server'/'service'); the overall meaning 'a service/server for lists' is inferable but the clipped element and origin as a product name reduce full transparency.

Etymology

Listserv joins list and serv, from the word 'service' or 'server', so it's a 'list service' that sends email to a group. That's why a listserv is the software or the email list that manages and sends group messages.