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notification

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˌnoʊtəfəˈkeɪʃən// UK //nˌəʊtɪfɪkˈeɪʃən// no·ti·fi·ca·tion

n. a message or alert that appears on your phone or computer. It tells you that something has happened, like a new email or a news update.

n. a formal or automated announcement of an event or message. In a computing context, it refers to a visual or auditory alert delivered by an application or operating system.


SIMPLE

I received a notification that my package has arrived.

CONTEXTUAL

You can change your settings to stop receiving a notification every time someone likes your photo.

COMPLEX

The system sends an automated notification to the administrator whenever a security breach is detected, ensuring a rapid response to potential threats.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French notification, from Old French notificacion, from Latin nōtificātiō.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'of' (notification of a change) or 'that' (notification that the meeting is cancelled).

Pitfall

I got a notify on my phoneI got a notification on my phoneLearners often use the verb 'notify' as a noun instead of the correct noun form 'notification'.

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