notification
/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun★Intermediate
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.
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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
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Related Phrases
turn off notificationsphrase
to disable alerts
notification fatiguephrase
exhaustion from too many alerts
💡Pro Tip
Digital Notifications
Many apps allow customization of notifications to reduce distractions.
⚡Gold Rule
Clarity
Notifications should be concise and actionable to be effective.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'notificatio,' meaning 'making known,' from 'notificare' (to notify).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in technology to describe automated alerts. Can also refer to formal announcements in legal or business contexts.
Word Breakdown
noti-
from 'notify,' meaning 'to inform,'
root-fication
the process or result of
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