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advertisement

American  
[ad-ver-tahyz-muhnt, ad-vur-tis-muhnt, -tiz-] / ˌæd vərˈtaɪz mənt, ædˈvɜr tɪs mənt, -tɪz- /

noun

  1. a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, or on the internet.

  2. a public notice, especially in print.

  3. the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public.

    The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.
advertisement British  
/ -tɪz-, ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt /

noun

  1. Shortened forms: ad.   advert.  any public notice, as a printed display in a newspaper, short film on television, announcement on radio, etc, designed to sell goods, publicize an event, etc

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Other Word Forms

  • preadvertisement noun
  • readvertisement noun
  • self-advertisement noun

Etymology

Origin of advertisement

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French avertissement; advertise, -ment

Example Sentences

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Trial lawyers will now use the L.A. verdict in advertisements to recruit more plaintiffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though advertisements for banks and other financial institutions are ubiquitous, they rarely mention money itself.

From Salon

In other words, they must be made at the same time as the testimonial or endorsement, whether it’s in a brochure, advertisement, video presentation or social media.

From MarketWatch

“A Prelude to Immortality” is beautifully produced and sprinkled with images of period news clippings, book advertisements and covers of foreign-language editions of “My Early Life.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Luke Wright has stepped down as selector of his own accord and the advertisement to replace his £115k-a-year role is in the public domain.

From BBC

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