notification
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (3)
- an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiativeSynonyms: presentment
- informing by wordsSynonyms: tellingapprisal
- a request for payment“the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting”Synonyms: notice
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Notification \No`ti*fi*ca"tion\, n. [Cf. F. notification. See Notify.]
1.The act of notifying, or giving notice; the act of making known; especially, the act of giving official notice or information to the public or to individuals, corporations, companies, or societies, by words, by writing, or by other means. [1913 Webster]
2.Notice given in words or writing, or by signs. [1913 Webster]
3.The writing which communicates information; an advertisement, or citation, etc. [1913 Webster]