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notice

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noun verb

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As a noun, notice means the act of observing. As a verb, it means remark upon.

Meanings of notice

21 meanings

noun

mostly uncountableThe act of observing; perception.
“He took no notice of the changes, and went on as though nothing had happened.”
A written or printed announcement.
“Shall we post a notice about the new policy?”
“I always read the death notices in the paper.”
A formal notification or warning.
“The sidewalk adjacent to the damaged bridge stonework shall be closed until further notice.”
chiefly uncountableAdvance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.
“I gave her her mandatory two weeks' notice and sacked her.”
“I can't work here any longer. I'm giving notice.”
A published critical review of a play or the like.
Prior notification.
“I don't mind if you want to change the venue; just give me some notice first, OK?”
An announcement containing information about an event
“you didn't give me enough notice”
“an obituary notice”
“a notice of sale”
The act of noticing or paying attention
“he escaped the notice of the police”
Similar: observation, observance
A request for payment
“the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting”
Similar: notification
Advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract
“we received a notice to vacate the premises”
“he gave notice two months before he moved”
A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
“a poster advertised the coming attractions”
Similar: poster, posting, placard, bill, card
Polite or favorable attention
“his hard work soon attracted the teacher's notice”

Older and rare meanings (1)

datedAttention; respectful treatment; civility.

verb

now rareTo remark upon; to mention.
To become aware of; to observe.
“Did you notice the flowers in her yard?”
To be noticeable; to show.
Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”
“We found traces of lead in the paint”
Similar: detect, observe, find, discover
Notice or perceive
“She noted that someone was following her”
“mark my words”
Similar: mark, note
Make or write a comment on
“he commented the paper of his colleague”
Similar: comment, remark, point out
Express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
“He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway”
“She acknowledged his compliment with a smile”
“it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing”
Similar: acknowledge