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⇱ NOTIFICATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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notification

noun

1
: the act or an instance of notifying
2
: a written or printed matter that gives notice

Synonyms of notification

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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The funding will be distributed to families this summer ahead of the 2026-27 school year, and families will receive notification of their awards later this month. —👁 Image
Lina Ruiz april 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026 The man’s name was not released pending notification of his family. —👁 Image
Harry Harris, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026 Texans may receive wireless alerts, hear outdoor warning sirens, or get multiple notifications during the test window. —👁 Image
Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 That triggered the start of a notification period in which people can choose to opt out of the settlement by June 4. —👁 Image
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notification

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of notification was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Notification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notification. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

notification

noun
1
: the act or an instance of notifying
2
: written or printed matter that gives notice

Medical Definition

notification

noun
: 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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