Entry Word: notice

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest <a public safety notice regarding the need for a smoke detector in the home> — see announcement
2 a state of being aware <this malicious note will be brought to the notice of the principal> — see attention 2
3 a written communication giving information or directions <received a notice of promotion from the head of the company> — see memorandum 1
4 an essay evaluating or analyzing something <avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper> — see criticism
5 the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk <in the event of a terrorist threat, the building will be evacuated with little notice beforehand> — see warning 1