Notified
ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd
Definitions
To tell someone officially about something; to give someone information.
ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd
To inform someone formally of something.
The company notified its shareholders of the upcoming dividend payment.
💡 Simply: Imagine you get an important message, like your favorite band is coming to town. When someone tells you this, they've 'notified' you! It's like an official 'heads-up'!
👶 For kids: Telling someone something important, like when you're told it's time for dinner!
More Examples
The hospital notified the family of the patient's condition.
I was immediately notified when my package was delivered.
How It's Used
"The defendant was notified of the court date."
"Employees were notified of the new policy changes."
"She was notified about the cancellation of her flight."
From Middle French notifier, from Latin notificare ('to make known'), from notus ('known') + facere ('to make').
The term has been used since the 15th century, and has maintained its core meaning of informing someone officially.
Memory tip
Think of a 'note' you send to 'ify' someone – officially inform them.
Word Origin
"to make known"