abbreviation
cc
see-SEE
Cc (abbreviation) means Carbon copy: the email field used to send a visible copy of a message to people other than the main recipient. Example: “Put the finance team in cc so they have a record.”
abbreviation
1
Carbon copy: the email field used to send a visible copy of a message to people other than the main recipient.
"Put the finance team in cc so they have a record."
2
Cubic centimetre, a unit of volume equal to one millilitre, used for engine capacity and for medical doses.
"A 125cc motorbike is enough for city riding."
"The nurse drew 5cc of saline."
3
Closed captions: on-screen text of the dialogue and relevant sounds in a video.
"Turn on cc if the audio is unclear."
verb
1
To send someone a copy of an email addressed to another person.
"Can you cc me on the reply?"
"She cc'd her manager into the thread."
How to use cc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo send someone a copy of an email, or a small unit of volume.
When to use it
Neutral in all senses. As a verb it is written cc, cc'd or cced, and cc'ing.
Memory tip
Both 'cc me on the email' and 'cc me into the email' are accepted; 'cc me in' is more common in British usage.
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Easily confused with
cc vs bcc
cc vs ml
Common pairings
cc me in
keep him in cc
500cc engine
turn on cc
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Etymology
An initialism of carbon copy, from the sheets of carbon paper once used to produce duplicates of typed letters.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between cc and bcc?
Everyone on an email can see who is in the To and cc fields. Names in bcc — blind carbon copy — are hidden from all other recipients, and bcc'd recipients are also left out of any Reply All. Use cc for transparency and bcc for privacy or large mailing lists.
Why is it called cc?
It stands for carbon copy. Before photocopiers, typists placed carbon paper between sheets so a second copy of a letter was produced automatically, and the practice of noting who received that copy carried over into email.
Is a cc the same as a millilitre?
Yes. One cubic centimetre is exactly one millilitre. Engineers and mechanics tend to write cc, while medicine and cooking usually prefer ml.
What is the meaning of cc?
"cc" (abbreviation) means carbon copy: the email field used to send a visible copy of a message to people other than the main recipient.
