Notification
/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
The act of informing someone officially about something; a notice.
/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
The act of informing someone of something; the state of being informed.
The government sent out a public notification about the health advisory.
💡 Simply: Imagine your phone buzzing to let you know someone liked your picture. That buzz is a notification! It's a way of getting your attention and telling you something important.
👶 For kids: When you get a message or a reminder from a grown-up or your toy.
More Examples
I set up a notification to remind me to take my medication.
The company provides email notifications for order updates.
How It's Used
"The app sends notifications to alert users of new messages."
"The company issued a notification of the upcoming layoffs."
"She received a notification about the changes to her bank account."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
push notification
A notification sent to a mobile device or computer screen to alert the user of something, often an update or a message.
"The app sends push notifications to remind users to complete their daily tasks."
From Late Latin *notificationem*, noun of action from *notificare* 'to make known', from *notus* 'known' + *facere* 'to make'.
The word 'notification' began appearing in English in the 17th century, initially referring to the act of notifying or making something known.
Memory tip
Think of a 'note' that you 'fication' - make it, or send it, to someone.
Word Origin
"to make known"