# notification

/ˌnoʊtəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (US) · /nˌəʊtɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/notification
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. digital alert

noun · CEFR B1

a message or sound from an app or computer that tells you about a new event, like a message or news.

For teachers: a message, alert, or signal generated by a system or application to inform the user of an event or update.

- I turned off my phone notifications so I could focus on my homework.
- The application sends a push notification to the user's device whenever a new security patch is available for installation.

Usage: Often used with the verbs 'receive', 'send', or 'disable'.

### 2. official information

noun · CEFR B2 · Formal

a formal piece of information or a letter that tells you something important.

For teachers: a specific piece of information or formal document that serves to notify a person or organisation.

- The bank sent a written notification about the changes to my account.
- The legal team provided formal notification of their intent to appeal the court's decision within the required thirty-day window.

### 3. the act of informing

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal

the act of telling someone about something officially.

For teachers: the act or process of notifying someone. Uncountable in this abstract sense.

- Notification of the winners will take place next Monday.
- Prompt notification of any changes in circumstances is a mandatory requirement of the insurance policy.

Usage: Often followed by the preposition 'of'.

## Examples

- 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.

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