announcement
Americannoun
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announcements
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public or formal notice announcing something.
The announcement appeared in the newspapers.
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the act of announcing.
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a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
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a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.
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a public statement
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a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
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a formal printed or written invitation
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the act of announcing
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Etymology
Origin of announcement
From the French word anoncement, dating back to 1790–1800. See announce, -ment
Explanation
An announcement is a public statement that's usually formal and has a specific purpose. There are many kinds of announcements, but they're all public and meant to inform. In school, the announcements might say whose birthday it is and what clubs are meeting after school. In a store, an announcement might mention a sale or a lost kid who's looking for her parents. The President makes lots of formal announcements, like the decision to run for re-election. So basically, if it's announcing something, it's an announcement.
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The appointment makes the upcoming camp hugely intriguing as the countdown begins to the new man's first squad announcement.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
"We therefore view the continued delay in the transparent announcement and verification of presidential results with grave concern," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“We look forward to bringing the same mobility and safety benefits millions of Californians already enjoy to more communities, keeping local officials and residents informed every step of the way,” Waymo said in its announcement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
About a month before Polestar’s exit announcement, the Commerce Department approved a waiver for Volvo Cars—which has common Chinese ownership and other links to Polestar—to continue selling its vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Any idea what the big announcement is?” asked his dad.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
“Over several hours, deputies made many public announcements directing Selby to exit the home, but he refused to comply,” the department said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Subreddits can be used for fun things like product announcements, sure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The announcements follow a filing on June 23 for 57 layoffs at a facility in San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But this week he told the BBC's Wake up to Money the announcements, aimed at tackling the cost of living, are not enough on their own, hinting at further support.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
An intermission lasts about twenty seconds, during which stations across the country can make announcements.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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