noun

notification

noh-tih-fih-KAY-shuhn/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

A notice bringing something to someone's attention.

I receive a notification when my package is ready for pickup.

A smartphone displaying a single delivery notification: a compact system-alert banner with a bell icon and a parcel icon bearing a green check mark.

Etymology

notiLatinknown

+ficLatinmake, do

+ationLatinact or process

The pieces express the act of “making known.” From naming the act of imparting information, notification also names the message or alert that makes something known.

In context

Databarracks0:24

first of these is timely sharing of information and notification of the disruption

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More examples

A notification on her phone reminds her about the appointment.
The bank sends written notification of any changes to your account.
You can turn off notifications while you work.

Forms

notification · notifications

notify verb — To formally tell someone about something.

Similar words

notice: Often a written or posted statement providing information.
alert: Emphasizes urgency or a need for immediate attention.
announcement: Usually shares news publicly rather than informing one person.