notification Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
    presentment.
  2. noun informing by words
    telling; apprisal.
  3. noun a request for payment
    notice.
    • the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting

WordNet

No`ti*fi*ca"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. notification. See Notify.
Definitions
  1. The act of notifying, or giving notice; the act of making known; especially, the act of giving official notice or information to the public or to individuals, corporations, companies, or societies, by words, by writing, or by other means.
  2. Notice given in words or writing, or by signs.
  3. The writing which communicates information; an advertisement, or citation, etc.

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