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View synonyms for announcement

announcement

[ uh-nouns-muhnt ]

noun

  1. public or formal notice announcing something:

    The announcement appeared in the newspapers.

  2. the act of announcing.
  3. a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
  4. a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.


announcement

/ əˈnaʊnsmənt /

noun

  1. a public statement
  2. a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
  3. a formal printed or written invitation
  4. the act of announcing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • prean·nouncement noun adjective
  • rean·nouncement noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of announcement1

From the French word anoncement, dating back to 1790–1800. See announce, -ment
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Example Sentences

The announcement will come as part of an Ofwat update into executive pay and financial resilience across the sector.

From BBC

Her announcement, however, underscores her commitment to advancing comprehensive food policy reform during her final term in office and could spur some progress on the essential legislation.

From Salon

In a flurry of announcements, the formation of the human skeleton and the early immune system have also been mapped out in detail.

From BBC

Responding to the announcement, Conservative shadow secretary of defence James Cartlidge criticised it as "cuts, instead of a pathway to 2.5%".

From BBC

The latest announcement comes at a time when car manufacturers across Europe are struggling.

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