announcement Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a formal public statement
   declaration; annunciation; proclamation.
   
   • the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
   • a declaration of independence
2. noun a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
   promulgation.
   
   • the announcement appeared in the local newspaper
   • the promulgation was written in English

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