| Meaning | Carbon copy |
|---|---|
| Type | Acronym |
| Usage | Online Only (chat, messaging, e-mail) |
| Comments | CC means carbon copy. It is an email field that allows the sender to copy a message to one or more other addresses besides the main recipient. While CC is commonly used as a noun it can also be used as a verb, i.e. "CC the rest of the group in your e-mail as well." It appears above the "BCC" field and below the "To" field at the top of an email. |
| Example | "I CC'd my manager in the e-mail I sent to the HR department so he knows what's going on." |
| Updated | July 27, 2023 |