Notability: meaning, definitions and examples

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notability

 

[ ˌnəʊtəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic

The quality or state of being notable or remarkable, especially within a specific field or subject.

Synonyms

distinction, eminence, prominence

Examples of usage

  • The notability of his research in the field of astrophysics led to numerous awards.
  • Her notability in the art world is widely recognized.
  • The notability of his contributions to literature cannot be overstated.
Context #2 | Noun

internet

The criteria used by Wikipedia and other wikis to determine if a topic merits its own article.

Synonyms

importance, relevance, significance

Examples of usage

  • The article was deleted due to lack of notability.
  • Notability guidelines are important for maintaining the quality of content on the platform.

Translations

Translations of the word "notability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 notabilidade

🇮🇳 प्रसिद्धि

🇩🇪 Berühmtheit

🇮🇩 keterkenalan

🇺🇦 відомість

🇵🇱 znaczność

🇯🇵 著名度 (chomeido)

🇫🇷 notoriété

🇪🇸 notoriedad

🇹🇷 ün

🇰🇷 명성 (myeongseong)

🇸🇦 شهرة

🇨🇿 významnost

🇸🇰 významnosť

🇨🇳 知名度 (zhīmíngdù)

🇸🇮 znanost

🇮🇸 frægð

🇰🇿 танымалдық

🇬🇪 ცნობადობა

🇦🇿 məşhurluq

🇲🇽 notoriedad

Etymology

The word 'notability' originated in the mid-19th century from the word 'notable' which comes from the Latin word 'notabilis', meaning 'worthy of note'. Over time, 'notability' has evolved to represent both the quality of being notable or remarkable, as well as a specific criterion for inclusion in online platforms like Wikipedia. The concept of notability continues to play a significant role in various fields of study and online communities.

See also: annotate, notable, notables, notably, notary, notebook, noted, notepad, notes, noteworthy, notice.