notice
n. countablen. a sign or a piece of paper with information on it for people to read. It is usually put in a public place where everyone can see it.
n. a written or printed announcement displayed publicly to provide information or warning.
The notice on the wall says the office is closed.
The building manager posted a notice in the lobby to inform residents about the upcoming water maintenance.
Despite the prominent notice displayed at the entrance, several visitors attempted to enter the restricted area without the necessary security clearance.
Borrowed from Middle French notice, from the Latin nōtitia. Doublet of notitia.
Often takes the preposition 'of' when referring to a warning or 'on' when referring to a physical location.
I saw a notice about the sale in the newspaperI saw an advertisement for the sale in the newspaperLearners often use 'notice' for commercial messages; 'notice' is for information or warnings, while 'advertisement' is for selling products.