notice
notice Lexical Profile
notice Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Attention, observation, or the state of being aware of something.
"The sudden drop in temperature escaped her notice until the windows began to frost."
Advance notification or warning of an intention, event, or formal termination of an agreement such as employment or tenancy.
"She handed in her two weeks' notice after accepting a position at another firm."
A displayed sheet, placard, or published text bearing news, instructions, or public information.
"The librarian pinned a notice about the upcoming book sale onto the community board."
A short published review or critical comment regarding a new play, book, or artistic performance.
"The debut symphony received enthusiastic notices in all the major morning newspapers."
• verb
To become aware of or perceive through the senses or conscious attention.
"Did you notice how quickly the clouds gathered over the mountains?"
To treat with polite attention, recognition, or formal acknowledgment.
"The visiting dignitary scarcely noticed the junior officials lined up in the corridor."
• Rhymes for notice
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'notice', borrowed from Old French and directly from Latin 'notitia' ('a being known, celebrity, knowledge, acquaintance'), derived from 'notus' ('known'), the past participle of 'noscere' ('to come to know').