notification

noun

no·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌnō-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or an instance of notifying

2

: a written or printed matter that gives notice

Synonyms

• ad
• advert [chiefly British]
• advertisement
• announcement
• bulletin
• communiqué
• notice
• posting
• release

Examples of notification in a Sentence

I was given no notification that you received my payment.

You will be sent a written notification.

Recent Examples on the Web

Scott noted that the deal requires notification and consultation about AI use, which will lead to discussion about how AI may or may not be used in different contexts. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024

The identity of the victim was also not immediately released, pending the notification of their next-of-kin, police said. —Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Part of that notification will also include information about alternative offerings available to you, including Fiber, Internet Air, and Phone — Advanced. —Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024

Recall notification letters are expected to be delivered by Jan. 13, 2025. —Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing notification

• pre-notification

Kids Definition

notification

noun

no·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌnōt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or an instance of notifying

2

: written or printed matter that gives notice

Medical Definition

notification

noun

no·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌnōt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or an instance of notifying

especially : the act of reporting the occurrence of a communicable disease or of an individual affected with such a disease