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noun no·ti·fi·ca·tion \ ˌnō-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən \

Definition of notification

1 :the act or an instance of notifying

2 :a written or printed matter that gives notice

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Examples of notification in a Sentence

I was given no notification that you received my payment.
You will be sent a written notification.

Recent Examples of notification from the Web

If a potential passenger is immediately available, the driver will see a Rematch notification.

— lisa beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, "LAX Just Made It Easier to Catch a Lyft/Uber from the Airport," 30 Aug. 2017
The identities of the men were not immediately released, pending the notification of their families.

— dana hedgpeth, Washington Post, "Indian Head Highway reopens in both directions after double fatal crash," 21 July 2017
Stowe’s organization, which serves five counties in the Kansas City area, has received numerous calls from people in Prunty’s situation since the state started sending out notification letters in mid-June.

— jason hancock, kansascity, "Thousands of Missourians are about to be cut from prescription drug program," 16 July 2017
In the meantime, Bancroft said there is a survey available on the website, as well as an opportunity to share one's email address to receive notification as the site is updated.

— melissa reinert, Cincinnati.com, "Transportation key to managing growth in Boone County," 14 July 2017
But the Pentagon appeals panel, the CMCR, tasked Pohl with holding a fact-finding hearing on Qosi’s at-large status in an order that Pohl read as suggesting Lachelier should represent Qosi — but for her notification to the court of a conflict.

— carol rosenberg, miamiherald, "First war court hearing on U.S. soil stops before it even gets started," 12 July 2017
For example, code enforcement violations require written notifications and responses.

— lauryn schroeder, sandiegouniontribune.com, "See how long it took San Diego to respond to 20,000 city trash requests," 3 July 2017
The name of the victim, a man believed to be 25 to 30 years old, had not been released pending notification of relatives.

— domingo ramirez jr., star-telegram.com, "Motorcyclist killed in Fort Worth crash," 2 July 2017
Other new laws deal with notifications required before abortions.

— david a. lieb, The Seattle Times, "State laws will expand concealed guns to public facilities," 1 July 2017

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First Known Use of notification

14th century

notification Synonyms

Synonyms

ad, advert [chiefly British], advertisement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, announcement, posting, release

NOTIFICATION Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of notification for English Language Learners

: something that gives official information to someone : the act of notifying someone

NOTIFICATION Defined for Kids

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noun no·ti·fi·ca·tion \ ˌnō-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən \

Definition of notification for Students

1 :the act or an instance of giving notice or information

Notification of all winners will occur tomorrow.

2 :something written or printed that gives notice

I received notification of my acceptance.

Medical Dictionary

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noun no·ti·fi·ca·tion \ ˌnōt-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən \

medical Definition of notification

:the act or an instance of notifying; especially :the act of reporting the occurrence of a communicable disease or of an individual affected with such a disease