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Clipboard - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A clipboard is a flat board with a clip at the top to hold papers, making it easy to write while standing or moving. It can also refer to a temporary digital storage area for copied text or images.

clipboard

/ˈklɪpˌbɔrd/ /ˈklɪpˌbɔːd/

Definition:

A flat board with a clip at the top for holding papers or a temporary storage area in computing.

Synonyms:

writing board, notepad, memo pad

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

digital file, loose sheets

Common Collocations:

clipboard holder, clipboard paper, clipboard organizer, clipboard app

Derivatives:

clipboards, clipboarded, clipboarding

Usage Tips:

Use "clipboard" for physical boards with clips or virtual storage in computers; context clarifies the meaning.

Common Phrases:

copy to clipboard, clear clipboard, clipboard history

Etymology:

From "clip" (fastener) + "board" (flat surface), first used in the early 20th century for physical boards.

Examples:

  • 1. She handed me a clipboard with the forms to sign.
  • 2. The teacher carried a clipboard to take attendance every morning.
  • 3. Copy the text and paste it from the clipboard later.
  • 4. He lost his notes because he forgot to save them to the clipboard.

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