notification

noun

no·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌnō-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce notification (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of notifying
2
: a written or printed matter that gives notice

Examples of notification in a Sentence

I was given no notification that you received my payment. You will be sent a written notification.
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Additionally, strict contractual clauses around vendor accountability and breach notifications are crucial for meeting compliance requirements and holding the vendors accountable to those commitments. Forrester, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Other notable features include smart notifications, 2-way audio, remote siren or spotlight activation, and smart home integration. Cierra Cowan May 21, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025 The airline said the regulation will take effect May 28 and that some customers may start getting notifications about it on its mobile app. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 May 2025 California Newsom signs bill banning schools from notifying parents about student gender identity July 15, 2024 This month, however, the school board will be discussing potential options to reinstate as much of the notification policy as possible. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for notification

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of notification was in the 14th century

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“Notification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notification. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

notification

noun
no·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌnōt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce notification (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of notifying
2
: written or printed matter that gives notice

Medical Definition

notification

noun
no·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌnōt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce notification (audio)
: the act or an instance of notifying
especially : the act of reporting the occurrence of a communicable disease or of an individual affected with such a disease

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