Notice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
  2. a note, placard, or the like conveying information or a warning: to post a notice about the fire laws.
  3. information or warning of something, especially for wide attention: to give notice of one's departure.
  4. a notification of the termination, at a specified time, of an agreement, as for renting or employment, given by one of the parties to the agreement: The sales manager suddenly gave notice and headed for Acapulco.
  5. observation, perception, attention, or heed: a book worthy of notice.
  6. interested or favorable attention: to take notice of an unusual feature in the design of a building.
  7. critical attention, appraisal, or evaluation: Only a few of the entries were singled out for notice.
  8. a brief written review or critique, as of a newly published book; review: The notices of the play were mostly favorable.
verb (used with object), no·ticed, no·tic·ing.
  1. to pay attention to or take notice of: Did you notice her hat?
  2. to perceive; become aware of: Did you notice the anger in his voice?
  3. to acknowledge acquaintance with: She noticed him merely with a nod.
  4. to mention or refer to; point out: a circumstance that was noticed in an earlier chapter.
  5. to give notice to; serve with a notice: to notice a person that his taxes are overdue.
noun
  1. the act of perceiving; observation; attention
  2. to pay attention; attend
  3. to ignore or disregard
  4. information about a future event; warning; announcement
  5. a displayed placard or announcement giving information
  6. advance notification of intention to end an arrangement, contract, etc, as of renting or employment (esp in the phrase give notice)
  7. with notification only a little in advance
  8. with notification only two hours in advance
  9. dismissal from employment
  10. favourable, interested, or polite attention
  11. a theatrical or literary review
verb (tr)
  1. to become conscious or aware of; perceive; note
  2. to point out or remark upon
  3. to pay polite or interested attention to
  4. to recognize or acknowledge (an acquaintance)
Notice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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