to BCC
5.3
To send a hidden copy of an email so other recipients cannot see it
- verb
- Texting
- When sending the newsletter, make sure to bcc all the subscribers so their addresses remain private.
Examples
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He always bcced his manager on the emails to ensure transparency without others knowing.
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Just bcc me.
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For privacy reasons, please bcc the contacts when you send out the invitation.
Surface Forms
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.