notification
n. C / Un. 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.
I received a notification that my package has arrived.
You can change your settings to stop receiving a notification every time someone likes your photo.
The system sends an automated notification to the administrator whenever a security breach is detected, ensuring a rapid response to potential threats.
From Middle French notification, from Old French notificacion, from Latin nōtificātiō.
Often used with the preposition 'of' (notification of a change) or 'that' (notification that the meeting is cancelled).
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'.