notice

/ˈnoʊdəs/

/ˈnʌʊtɪs/

Other forms: noticed; noticing; notices

The word notice has to do with paying attention to something. For example, you usually notice a flashing light, and an overdue bill might come with the word "NOTICE" written on it to make sure you see it.

The Latin nōtitia, a noun meaning "something known," was the ancestor of notice. Use the verb to mean “to see or point out" and the noun to mean "formal warning." When you give “advance notice,” you let someone know early or ahead of time. In case you haven't noticed, the notice posted on your door says you've been promoted and should move to the corner office. No doubt because of your attention to detail.

Definitions of notice

1. noun

   the act of noticing or paying attention
   “he escaped the notice of the police”

   synonyms: observance, observation

   types:

   mind

   attention

   remark

   explicit notice

   type of:

   attending, attention

   the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
2. noun

   polite or favorable attention
   “his hard work soon attracted the teacher's notice”

   type of:

   attending, attention

   the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
3. verb

   discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
   synonyms: detect, discover, find, observe

   discover, find

   make a discovery, make a new finding

   types:

   catch out, find out

   trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act

   sense

   detect some circumstance or entity automatically

   instantiate

   find an instance of (a word or particular usage of a word)

   trace

   discover traces of

   see

   observe as if with an eye

   type of:

   sight, spy

   catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
4. verb

   notice or perceive
   synonyms: mark, note

   antonyms:

   ignore

   fail to notice

   types:

   take notice

   observe with special attention
5. noun

   an announcement containing information about an event
   “you didn't give me enough notice”

   “an obituary notice”

   “a notice of sale”

   types:

   caveat

   (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing

   necrology, obit, obituary

   a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

   type of:

   announcement, promulgation

   a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
6. noun

   a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
   synonyms: bill, card, placard, poster, posting

   types:

   show bill, show card, theatrical poster

   a poster advertising a show or play

   flash card, flashcard

   a card with words or numbers or pictures that is flashed to a class by the teacher

   type of:

   sign

   a public display of a message
7. noun

   a request for payment
   synonyms: notification

   type of:

   asking, request

   the verbal act of requesting
8. noun

   a short critical review
   “the play received good notices”

   type of:

   critical review, critique, review, review article

   an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
9. noun

   advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract
   “we received a notice to vacate the premises”

   “he gave notice two months before he moved”

   types:

   dismissal, dismission, pink slip

   official notice that you have been fired from your job

   marching orders, walking papers

   (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge

   type of:

   apprisal, notification, telling

   informing by words
10. verb

    express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    synonyms: acknowledge

    types:

    cite, mention

    commend

    type of:

    react, respond

    show a response or a reaction to something
11. verb

    make or write a comment on
    synonyms: comment, point out, remark

    types:

    criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart

    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

    wisecrack

    make a comment, usually ironic

    kibbitz, kibitz

    make unwanted and intrusive comments

    censure, criminate, reprimand

    rebuke formally

    blast, crucify, pillory, savage

    criticize harshly or violently

    admonish, reprove

    take to task

    bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scathe, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate

    censure severely or angrily

    reprehend

    express strong disapproval of

    deplore

    express strong disapproval of

    belabor, belabour

    attack verbally with harsh criticism

    come down

    criticize or reprimand harshly

    denounce

    speak out against

    blame, find fault, pick

    harass with constant criticism

    belittle, disparage, pick at

    express a negative opinion of

    nitpick

    be overly critical; criticize minor details

    assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe

    attack in speech or writing

    harsh on

    criticize harshly

    type of:

    mention, note, observe, remark

    make mention of