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Notification

/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The act of notifying..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) The act of notifying.
  2. (countable) A specific piece of information that serves to notify.
  3. (countable, computing) A message, alert, or signal displayed by a system or application to inform the user of an event, update, new message, etc.

Example Sentences

A notification popped up on my computer.
I received an e-mail notification on my phone.
Watch for notifications on the top screen[.]

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Antonyms for notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does notification mean?

Notification means (uncountable) The act of notifying..

What is a synonym for notification?

Common synonyms include notice, telling, presentment, apprisal.

What is the opposite of notification?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use notification in a sentence?

A notification popped up on my computer.

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