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notification

1 of 1noun
/ˌnoʊ.tə.fə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Forms:notifications
1

an alert or message sent to inform a user about an event or activity on a social media platform or digital service

A notification is a message or alert that informs a user about new activity on a social media platform, app, or website. Notifications can include updates like someone liking a post, commenting, sending a direct message, or tagging the user in a photo. They are designed to keep users informed about interactions or events related to their accounts. Notifications can appear as pop-ups, emails, or within the app itself, and users can often customize which types of notifications they want to receive.

  • She received a notification about a new message on her phone.
  • The app sent a notification when the update was available.
  • He dismissed the notification without reading it.
  • You'll get a notification when your order is shipped.
  • She was overwhelmed by the constant notifications from various apps.
2

the act of officially informing someone about something, usually in writing

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a formal written accusation made by a grand jury alleging that a particular person or group has committed a crime or engaged in some other misconduct

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4

a request for payment

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