cc

1 of 4

verb

cc'd; cc'ing

transitive verb

: to send someone a copy of (an email, letter, or memo)
cc an email to a coworker
also : to send a copy to (someone)
He cc'd me on his reply.

cc

2 of 4

abbreviation (1)

1
cubic centimeter
2
carbon copy

Cc

3 of 4

abbreviation (2)

cirrocumulus

CC

4 of 4

abbreviation (3)

1
chief clerk
2
closed-captioned
3
common carrier
4
community college
5
country club

Word History

Etymology

Verb

from CC (carbon copy)

First Known Use

Verb

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cc was in 1983

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Cite this Entry

“Cc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cc. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

cc

transitive verb
ˌsē-ˈsē
cc'd; cc'ing
: to send someone a copy of (an email, letter, or memo)
cc an email to a coworker
Etymology

Transitive verb

carbon copy

Medical Definition

cc

1 of 2 abbreviation
cubic centimeter

CC

2 of 2 abbreviation
1
chief complaint
2
commission certified
3
critical condition
4
current complaint
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