clipboard

CEFRB1

/klˈɪˌpbɔrd/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A flat board with a clip for holding papers.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A buffer in memory where the user can store data temporarily while transferring it from one place within an application to another or between applications.

Examples

  • Tom entered the conference room, carrying a clipboard.

  • Tom handed Mary the clipboard.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To attach to a clipboard.

  2. A flat piece of rigid material, such as card or plastic, with a clip at one end under which papers can be held.

More examples

In context

  • I usually carry a clipboard.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The nurse carried a blank to record the patient's vital signs.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From clip + board.