Announcement
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
A formal statement or proclamation made publicly.
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A public declaration or notification.
The teacher made an announcement about the upcoming exam.
💡 Simply: Telling people something important.
More Examples
2
The company's announcement of job cuts caused widespread concern.
How It's Used
News Media
"The news channel made an urgent announcement about the impending storm."
Business
"The company issued a press announcement regarding its new product line."
From the verb "announce", formed from the Old French "anunner" (to make known), ultimately from the Latin "ad" (to) + "nuntiare" (to report).
The word has been consistently used in a similar manner throughout its history, always relating to the public sharing of information.
Memory tip
Think of an announcer making an announcement.
Practice
Base: announce
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written