notification

/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

an alert or message informing someone of an event or update

I received a notification about the meeting schedule change.

A message alerted me that the meeting time had been updated.

general

an alert or message informing someone of an event or update

The app sent a notification when the package was delivered.

The app alerted me that my package had arrived.

Commonly used in digital contexts, such as smartphones or software applications.

Collocations

push notificationan automated message sent to a user's devicenotification centera system that collects and displays alerts

to disable alerts

exhaustion from too many alerts

Many apps allow customization of notifications to reduce distractions.

Notifications should be concise and actionable to be effective.

From Latin 'notificatio,' meaning 'making known,' from 'notificare' (to notify).

Often used in technology to describe automated alerts. Can also refer to formal announcements in legal or business contexts.

noti-

from 'notify,' meaning 'to inform,'

root

-fication

the process or result of

suffix

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