Announcement: meaning, definitions and examples
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announcement
[ əˈnaʊnsmənt ]
public
A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention made by an organization or individual.
Synonyms
declaration, notice, statement
Examples of usage
- The company issued an announcement about the new product launch.
- The announcement of the winner will be made on Friday.
- She made an announcement regarding her resignation.
event
A public and typically formal statement about an event, fact, or intention.
Synonyms
broadcast, disclosure, proclamation
Examples of usage
- The wedding announcement was published in the local newspaper.
- The announcement of the concert drew a large crowd.
- His announcement of retirement shocked many of his fans.
school
A formal public statement made by a school or educational institution.
Synonyms
bulletin, message, notification
Examples of usage
- The principal's announcement regarding the upcoming exams was met with mixed reactions.
- The announcement of the new school policy caused a stir among the students.
- Students eagerly awaited the announcement of the class schedule for the next semester.
Translations
Translations of the word "announcement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anúncio
🇮🇳 घोषणा
🇩🇪 Ankündigung
🇮🇩 pengumuman
🇺🇦 оголошення
🇵🇱 ogłoszenie
🇯🇵 発表 (はっぴょう)
🇫🇷 annonce
🇪🇸 anuncio
🇹🇷 duyuru
🇰🇷 발표 (발표)
🇸🇦 إعلان
🇨🇿 oznámení
🇸🇰 oznámenie
🇨🇳 公告 (公告)
🇸🇮 obvestilo
🇮🇸 tilkynning
🇰🇿 хабарландыру
🇬🇪 განცხადება
🇦🇿 elan
🇲🇽 anuncio
Word origin
The word 'announcement' originates from the Middle English word 'announcen', which came from the Old French term 'annuncier'. It has roots in Latin 'annuntiare', which means 'to make known'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in English, emphasizing the act of making something publicly known or declaring it formally.
See also: announce, announcer, announcing, unannounced.