"listserve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: listserves [plural]
Etymology: From LISTSERV (a trademark), the first electronic mailing list software application, launched in 1986. Head templates: {{en-noun}} listserve (plural listserves)
  1. (Internet) An electronic mailing list using the medium of e-mail. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): E-mail, Internet

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1996, Association for Asian Studies, Education about Asia",
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        {
          "ref": "2000, Elizabeth Kingsley, E-advocacy for nonprofits",
          "text": "What steps can an organization take to minimize liability for third-party communications in a listserve or other interactive forum?",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2001, B Gayle Twiname, Sandra M Boyd, Student nurse handbook: difficult concepts made easy",
          "text": "For example, if you are interested in IV therapy nursing, there is a listserve for IV therapy nurses...",
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          "ref": "2004, Margaret R Hawkins, Language learning and teacher education: a sociocultural approach",
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