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notice.

The act of observing; perception.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnəʊ.tɪs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/General-American[ˈnoʊ.ɾɪs]General-American/ˈnəʉ.tɪs/Australia
  1. The act of observing; perception.

    uncountable
    He took no notice of the changes, and went on as though nothing had happened.
  2. A written or printed announcement.

    countable
    A series of notices signpost patients to the X-ray department.
    A notice was attached to the building reminding the residents about the five hour water shortage that was happening today.
  3. A formal notification or warning.

    countable
    The sidewalk adjacent to the damaged bridge stonework shall be closed until further notice.
  4. Advance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.

    uncountable
    I gave her her mandatory two weeks' notice and sacked her.
    I can't work here any longer. I'm giving notice.
  5. A published critical review of a play or the like.

    countable
  6. Prior notification.

    uncountable
    I don't mind if you want to change the venue; just give me some notice first, OK?
  7. Attention; respectful treatment; civility.

    countable · dated · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French notice, from the Latin nōtitia. Doublet of notitia.

verb/ˈnəʊ.tɪs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/General-American[ˈnoʊ.ɾɪs]General-American/ˈnəʉ.tɪs/Australia
  1. To remark upon; to mention.

    archaic · transitive
  2. To become aware of; to observe.

    transitive
    Did you notice the flowers in her yard?
  3. To lavish attention upon; to treat (someone) favourably.

    obsolete · transitive
  4. To be noticeable; to show.

    intransitive
  5. To perceive Jewish influence or responsibility.

    Internet · intransitive · slur
    Noticing is antiseptic.
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French notice, from the Latin nōtitia. Doublet of notitia.

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