announcement
[uh-nouns-muh nt]
- public or formal notice announcing something: The announcement appeared in the newspapers.
- the act of announcing.
- a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
- a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.
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Origin of announcement
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Contemporary Examples
The announcement comes as pro-Warren activists are holding their first major event in the Hawkeye State on Wednesday night.
The announcement that this movie was happening was an interesting experience for a Whitney Houston fan.
Without any announcement, people started marching out of the park.
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December 5, 2014
It appears that even the president sensed his announcement would be greeted with skepticism.
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), a leading voice on police demilitarization, was supportive of the White House announcement.
Historical Examples
This announcement by the Foreign Secretary was warmly applauded by the House.
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
The announcement brought with it a long and thoughtful pause.
Way of the LawlessMax Brand
It was over the after-dinner coffee that K. made his announcement.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
He had put her aside without a qualm; and now he met her announcement with approval.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
He had been sleeping badly since Sidney's announcement of her engagement.
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announcement
- a public statement
- a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
- a formal printed or written invitation
- the act of announcing
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Word Origin and History for announcement
n.
1798, from French announcement, from Old French anoncier (see announce). Or else formed in English from announce + -ment. Earlier in same sense was announcing.
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