Transcription
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- [klip-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈklɪpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
- /ˈklɪp.bɔːd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [klip-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈklɪpˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
Definitions of clipboard word
- countable noun clipboard A clipboard is a board with a clip at the top. It is used to hold together pieces of paper that you need to carry around, and provides a firm base for writing. 3
- countable noun clipboard In computing, a clipboard is a file where you can temporarily store text or images from one document until you are ready to use them again. 3
- noun clipboard a portable writing board with a spring clip at the top for holding paper 3
- noun clipboard a temporary storage area in desktop publishing where text or graphics are held after the cut command or the copy command 3
- noun clipboard a portable writing board with a hinged clip at the top to hold papers 3
- noun clipboard a small board having at the top a clip for holding papers and serving as a portable writing surface. 1
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Origin of clipboard
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1905-10; clip2 + board
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Clipboard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clipboard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
clipboard usage trend in Literature
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- how to clear clipboard on android phone?
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- how to go to clipboard?
- where is my clipboard on my phone?
- how do i get to my clipboard?
- where is the clipboard on my phone?
- where is the clipboard on galaxy s3?
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