notice

[ noh-tis ]

noun

1. an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning:

   a day's notice.

2. a note, placard, or the like conveying information or a warning:

   to post a notice about the fire laws.

   Synonyms: poster, sign

3. information or warning of something, especially for wide attention:

   to give notice of one's departure.

   Synonyms: announcement, notification, news, advice

4. a notification of the termination, at a specified time, of an agreement, as for renting or employment, given by one of the parties to the agreement:

   The sales manager suddenly gave notice and headed for Acapulco.

5. observation, perception, attention, or heed:

   a book worthy of notice.

   Synonyms: cognizance, note

6. interested or favorable attention:

   to take notice of an unusual feature in the design of a building.

7. critical attention, appraisal, or evaluation:

   Only a few of the entries were singled out for notice.

   Synonyms: mention, comment

8. a brief written review or critique, as of a newly published book; review:

   The notices of the play were mostly favorable.

verb (used with object)

, no·ticed, no·tic·ing.

1. to pay attention to or take notice of:

   Did you notice her hat?

   Synonyms: observe, heed, regard, see

2. to perceive; become aware of:

   Did you notice the anger in his voice?

   Synonyms: remark, mark, note, understand, recognize, discriminate, distinguish, descry

3. to acknowledge acquaintance with:

   She noticed him merely with a nod.

4. to mention or refer to; point out:

   a circumstance that was noticed in an earlier chapter.

5. to give notice to; serve with a notice:

   to notice a person that his taxes are overdue.

notice

/ ˈnəʊtɪs /

noun

1. the act of perceiving; observation; attention

   to escape notice

2. take notice
   to pay attention; attend
3. take no notice of
   to ignore or disregard
4. information about a future event; warning; announcement
5. a displayed placard or announcement giving information
6. advance notification of intention to end an arrangement, contract, etc, as of renting or employment (esp in the phrase give notice )
7. at short notice
   with notification only a little in advance
8. at two hours' notice
   with notification only two hours in advance
9. dismissal from employment
10. favourable, interested, or polite attention

    she was beneath his notice

11. a theatrical or literary review

    the play received very good notices

verb

1. to become conscious or aware of; perceive; note
2. to point out or remark upon
3. to pay polite or interested attention to
4. to recognize or acknowledge (an acquaintance)

Other Words From

• notic·er noun
• re·notice verb (used with object) renoticed renoticing
• un·noticed adjective
• un·notic·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of notice¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin nōtitia “a knowing, a being known,” derivative of nōtus known ( notify )

Word History and Origins

Origin of notice¹

C15: via Old French from Latin notitia fame, from nōtus known, celebrated

Idioms and Phrases

see escape notice ; give notice ; short notice ; sit up and take notice ; take note (notice) .

Synonym Study

Notice, discern, perceive imply becoming aware of, and paying attention to, something. To notice is to become aware of something that has caught one's attention: to notice a newspaper headline; to notice a road sign. Discern suggests distinguishing (sometimes with difficulty) and recognizing a thing for what it is, discriminating it from its surroundings: In spite of the fog, we finally discerned the outline of the harbor. Perceive, often used as a formal substitute for see or notice, may convey also the idea of understanding meanings and implications: After examining the evidence he perceived its significance.

Example Sentences

She got her start waiting tables at the Redd Foxx Club on La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood, but was noticed for her beauty and invited on stage, where she was a natural.

From Los Angeles Times

She said she noticed the sitter was watching at least five other dogs, but thought nothing of it.

From Los Angeles Times

She also offered a warning: He should be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

From Los Angeles Times

Taking to social media, Mr Brown said the council had received "no prior notice" from the government.

From BBC

In July, Northern Rail was issued a "breach notice" by the Department for Transport for cancelling too many trains, which required it to work on a plan to fix the problem.

From BBC

Related Words

• advertisement
• advice
• comment
• criticism
• directive
• instruction
• manifesto
• memo
• memorandum
• news
• note
• notification
• order
• picture
• poster
• proclamation
• review
• story
• warning