notice
/ˈnoʊtɪs/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To become aware of something through observation or perception.
She suddenly noticed a small scratch near the driver's side door.
Did anyone notice that the lights flickered during the presentation?
How it's used
This means “see or become aware of something”
- notice the problem
“notice it.”
He did not notice the mistake until the meeting ended.
Collocations
- barely notice
- suddenly notice
- fail to notice
Meaning
Attention or observation given to someone or something.
The small mistake in the report escaped the notice of the editor.
Her impressive performance brought her to the notice of senior management.
Advance warning or information regarding a future event or action.
Tenants must provide thirty days of written notice before moving out.
The landlord gave us very little notice before inspecting the apartment.
A printed or written sheet displaying an announcement or official information.
Management posted a bright yellow notice on the bulletin board yesterday.
Have you read the notices hanging in the lobby?
Collocations
- escape notice
- attract notice
- give notice
- advance notice
- short notice
- post a notice
- written notice
Synonyms
- attention
- warning
- announcement
- sign
Idioms
at a moment's notice
with very little time to prepare
Our technicians are ready to travel at a moment's notice.
serve notice
to state an intention firmly or officially
The company served notice that late deliveries would incur financial penalties.
take notice
to pay close attention
Investors took notice when the startup secured its first major contract.