Notification: meaning, definitions and examples

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notification

[ ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n ]

^{Context #1}

on phone

A message or alert sent to inform or notify a user of an event or action.

Synonyms

alert, message, reminder

Examples of usage

I received a notification on my phone about the upcoming meeting.
The notification popped up on my screen while I was working.

^{Context #2}

official

A formal or official warning or announcement.

Synonyms

advisory, announcement, notice

Examples of usage

The government issued a notification regarding the new regulations.
Employees are required to read the notification posted on the bulletin board.

^{Context #3}

legal

A written or printed announcement, especially in a legal context.

Synonyms

citation, summons, writ

Examples of usage

The notification of eviction was served to the tenants.
The court sent a notification of the trial date to all parties involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "notification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 notificação

🇮🇳 सूचना

🇩🇪 Benachrichtigung

🇮🇩 pemberitahuan

🇺🇦 сповіщення

🇵🇱 powiadomienie

🇯🇵 通知

🇫🇷 notification

🇪🇸 notificación

🇹🇷 bildirim

🇰🇷 알림

🇸🇦 إخطار

🇨🇿 oznámení

🇸🇰 oznámenie

🇨🇳 通知

🇸🇮 obvestilo

🇮🇸 tilkynning

🇰🇿 хабарландыру

🇬🇪 შეტყობინება

🇦🇿 bildiriş

🇲🇽 notificación

Word origin

The word 'notification' originated from the Latin word 'notificare,' which means 'to make known.' The concept of notifying someone has been present throughout history, but the term gained popularity with the rise of technology and communication. In the modern digital age, notifications play a crucial role in keeping individuals informed and connected.