noun / verb
notice
An official announcement or warning, or the act of giving one.
The landlord gives notice of the planned repairs.
Etymology
The Latin source means knowledge or awareness. Giving notice is making information known, and the word then names the announcement or warning that accomplishes this.
More examples
- A notice beside the door announced the closure.
- The hearing was noticed in accordance with the court's rules.
- The agency posted several notices online.
Forms
notice · notices · noticed · noticing
Similar words
- announcement
- May simply convey news rather than provide formal warning.
- notification
- Emphasizes informing a recipient rather than public announcement.