advertisement

[ ad-ver-tahyz-muhnt, ad-vur-tis-muhnt, -tiz- ]

noun

1. a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, or on the internet.
2. a public notice, especially in print.
3. the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public:

   The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.

advertisement

/ ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt; -tɪz- /

noun

1. any public notice, as a printed display in a newspaper, short film on television, announcement on radio, etc, designed to sell goods, publicize an event, etc Shortened formsadadvert

Other Words From

• pread·ver·tisement noun
• read·ver·tisement noun
• self-adver·tisement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advertisement¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French avertissement; advertise, -ment

Example Sentences

The kind of advertisement depends on the customers’ preferences and decisions.

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For example, collecting data regarding social media use, that is, who uses which platform, how much time they spend on a specific site, and other sorts of granular data can help you determine where to place your advertisements.

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In the past, a person coming from an advertisement would buy a simple product at once, and a more complicated product in a few clicks.

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The most convenient way to market your business content on Instagram is to circulate lead advertisements.

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Understanding which new products are in demand will allow you to produce a holistic marketing campaign and target consumers with personalized advertisements.

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Related Words

• announcement
• broadcast
• commercial
• display
• endorsement
• exhibit
• literature
• notice
• placard
• poster
• propaganda
• publication
• publicity