noun
- Plural of listserv; automated mailing list systems that distribute messages from subscribers to all members of the list.
Usage: Often used in academic and professional contexts; Listserv is a trademarked brand name sometimes used generically
Examples
- The university maintains several listservs for different departments to share announcements.
- She subscribed to three professional listservs related to her field of research.
- Listservs are useful for coordinating group projects and distributing important updates.
- The company uses listservs to keep remote employees informed about company news.
- Many academic conferences organize listservs for attendees to network and exchange ideas.