clipboard

• Kleines festes Brett mit einer Klemme am oberen Rand, das zum sicheren Festhalten von Papieren beim Schreiben oder Transportieren dient. In der EDV auch ein Zwischenspeicher, in dem kopierte oder ausgeschnittene Inhalte vorübergehend abgelegt werden.

A small, rigid board with a clip at the top, used to hold papers securely while writing or carrying them.

1. Writing boardA2formal

   A small, rigid board with a clip at the top used to hold papers in place for writing.

   Klemmbrett

   • The nurse carried a clipboard with patient records.
   • He used a clipboard to take notes during the inspection.
   • She clipped the report to the clipboard before the meeting.

   Synonymewriting board

2. Computer memory areaB1informalIT

   A temporary storage area in a computer's memory where data is kept when copied or cut.

   Zwischenablage

   • Copy the text to the clipboard before pasting it.
   • The clipboard can hold only one item at a time.
   • Use the clipboard manager to access multiple copied items.

   Synonymepasteboard