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notification

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Forms: notifications

notification means: An alert on a phone or computer that tells you about a message, update, or event.

noun

SCREEN ALERTB1

An alert on a phone or computer that tells you about a message, update, or event.

  • A notification appeared on my phone.
  • I turned off notifications during the meeting.
  • Tap the notification to read your message.

Similar words: alert

Common phrases: push notification, notification settings, phone notification

INFORMING MESSAGEB2

A message that tells someone about something that has happened or will happen.

  • I received a notification about my appointment.
  • The school sent parents a written notification.
  • Have you had notification of the decision?

How to use it: notification of something (We received notification of the cancellation.)

Similar words: notice, message

Common phrases: written notification, official notification, notification of something, receive a notification

Questions about notification

What does notification mean?

An alert on a phone or computer that tells you about a message, update, or event.

What is notification in other languages?

Türkçe: bildirim · Español: notificación · Français: notification · Deutsch: Benachrichtigung · Italiano: notifica · 日本語: 通知

How do you pronounce notification?

In American English /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

How do you use notification in a sentence?

A notification appeared on my phone. I turned off notifications during the meeting.

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