Meaning & Definition of word "Announcement"
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Announcement
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
noun:
- 1. A formal or public statement made to inform people about something.
- Example: The school made an announcement regarding the upcoming parent-teacher conference.
- 2. The act of making something known publicly.
- Example: The announcement of the new product line generated a lot of excitement among customers.
- 3. A notice or bulletin that conveys information.
- Example: I saw the announcement on the company's website about the job openings.
- 4. A formal notification that something is happening.
- Example: Her engagement was a surprise announcement to all her friends and family.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'anonces', from Latin 'annuntiare' meaning to proclaim.
Common Phrases and Expressions
press announcement:
A public statement made to the media.
official announcement:
A statement that is made by a person or organization in a formal capacity.
make an announcement:
To formally declare something to an audience.
Related Words
notify:
To inform someone about something.
declare:
To announce something officially.
inform:
To give someone information.
Slang Meanings of announcement
Meaning: Shout out
Example Sentence: He made a shout out about the party on social media.
Meaning: Drop the news
Example Sentence: She dropped the news about her engagement in the group chat.