notification

American  

[noh-tuh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌnoʊ tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. an act or instance of notifying or informing someone of something; notice.

   Lawyers have a duty of notification in cases where a document is accidentally sent to them.

   Authors submitting work must expect to wait up to three months before notification of acceptance.

   The policy requires prompt notification of the insurer in case of an accident.

2. a written or printed notice, announcement, or warning.

   Notifications were mailed to the winners.

3. Digital Technology. a programmed message or alert sent on an electronic device to inform the user of something.

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notification British  

/ ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of notifying

2. a formal announcement

3. something that notifies; a notice

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Other Word Forms

• nonnotification noun
• renotification noun

Etymology

Origin of notification

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English notificacioun, from Medieval Latin nōtificātiōn-, stem of nōtificātiō, from nōtificāt(us) “made known” (past participle of nōtificāre “to make known”; notify ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

The process requires notification and a comment period.

From Barron's

The names of the those who died were being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

From Los Angeles Times

There are devices and services that allow family members to keep tabs on their loved ones remotely and receive instant notifications if something goes wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others cite potential negative effects of excessive smartphone use and phone notifications on sleep and brain development.

From The Wall Street Journal

This may be obvious but it bears repeating: Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi connection, close tabs, turn notifications off and silence phones and other distractions before joining an AI interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• bulletin
• notice
• proclamation
• warning