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[ ədˈvəːtɪsm(ə)nt ]

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marketing

A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.

Synonyms

commercial, marketing, promotion

Examples of usage

The advertisement for the new phone was featured on billboards all over the city.
She saw an advertisement for a job opening at the local newspaper.

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online

A paid form of promotion on the internet to attract customers.

Synonyms

digital advertising, internet marketing, online ad

Examples of usage

She clicked on an advertisement for a vacation package and booked her trip immediately.
Online advertisements can be targeted based on users' browsing history.

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television

A short TV commercial aimed at promoting a product or service.

Synonyms

TV commercial, promo, television ad

Examples of usage

During the Super Bowl, companies pay millions for a 30-second advertisement slot.
The advertisement for the new car featured stunning visuals and catchy music.

Translations

Translations of the word "advertisement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anúncio

🇮🇳 विज्ञापन

🇩🇪 Anzeige

🇮🇩 iklan

🇺🇦 реклама

🇵🇱 reklama

🇯🇵 広告

🇫🇷 publicité

🇪🇸 anuncio

🇹🇷 ilan

🇰🇷 광고

🇸🇦 إعلان

🇨🇿 reklama

🇸🇰 reklama

🇨🇳 广告

🇸🇮 oglas

🇮🇸 auglýsing

🇰🇿 жарнама

🇬🇪 რეკლამა

🇦🇿 reklam

🇲🇽 anuncio

Word origin

The word 'advertisement' has its roots in the Latin word 'advertere', which means 'to turn towards'. Originally, it referred to the action of drawing attention to something. Over time, the term evolved to include commercial promotion and marketing. The concept of advertising has been around for centuries, but it became more prominent with the rise of mass media in the 20th century.