Meaning & use

announcement

noun·Everyday

A public or formal statement that informs people about something.

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The company made an announcement about its new product line during the press conference.

Passengers listened closely to the announcement about the flight delay.

A note on using this word

Announcement usually refers to a single formal statement made once, while 'notification' more often suggests an automated or routine alert.

Words with a similar meaning

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