Synonyms for

Notification

Verb / ˌnəʊtʌfʌˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for notification — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Notification means the act of notifying someone or something that has been notified.

Synonyms & similar words

presentment telling apprisal notice announcement message alert advice notice report warning communication memorandum dispatch information intelligence tidings word memo missive update memoir briefing communique

Synonyms by register

Formal

announcement advisory proclamation communication

Informal

heads-up alert nudge heads-up

Literary

missive tidings dispatch

Antonyms

concealment secrecy silence ignorance withholding suppression

Common collocations

  • send a notification
  • receive a notification
  • push notification
  • email notification
  • system notification
  • important notification
  • missed notification

Word family

noun notification
verb notify
adjective notifiable
adverb notifiably

Usage note

While 'notification' can refer to any kind of announcement, it is most commonly used in the context of digital alerts or formal communications. Be mindful of the context to avoid sounding overly technical or overly casual.

Example sentences

  1. I received a notification on my phone that my package was delivered.
  2. The notification from the bank said that my account balance was low.
  3. The notification from the teacher reminded us of the upcoming test.
  4. I turned off the notifications on my computer because they were too distracting.
  5. The notification from the airline said that my flight was delayed.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. When you do this, you realize that you are more powerful than you thought. Notification of fear is the first step in the process of transformation.
  • I used to be an idealist. I believed that the world could be changed if only enough people wanted it. Notification of reality was a hard pill to swallow, but it was necessary.
  • I always thought that I was in control of my life. Notification of my illness was a humbling experience, but it taught me to appreciate every day that I have.

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