Meaning & use
Alerting
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Warning someone of a danger, problem, or situation requiring immediate attention.
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The smoke detector started alerting residents within seconds of the fire starting.
She was alerting her colleagues to the error before it caused bigger problems.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in technology and security contexts, where 'alerting systems' automatically notify users of anomalies or threats.
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