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Announcement: Definition, Examples, and Usage Tips (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：public declaration (announcement)
announcement
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
n.
The act of telling people something officially, like news or a decision.
public declaration
➕
/ˈpʌblɪk ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/
n.
An act of making information known to a group of people, often in a formal or official manner.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'annuntiare' (ad- 'to' + nuntiare 'report') + suffix -ment.
💡 Mnemonic
A 'nounce' sounds like 'announce' – imagine a town crier making a loud 'nounce' to share news.
📖 Example
The head teacher made an announcement over the school speaker that the afternoon classes were cancelled.
The principal informed everyone through the school speaker that afternoon classes were canceled.
🔗 Collocations
make an announcement – to formally tell a group of people something
official announcement – a statement issued by an authority
public announcement – a declaration intended for everyone to hear
🔄 Synonyms
declaration (n.) – A formal or explicit statement.
proclamation (n.) – An official public announcement.
statement (n.) – A definite expression in speech or writing.
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
announce (v.) – to make a public statement about something
announcer (n.) – a person who makes announcements
announcing (adj.) – relating to the act of making an announcement
📖 Cultural Story
Originated from Latin 'annuntiare' meaning 'to report'. In modern society, announcements are crucial in schools, businesses, and governments to disseminate information officially.
Meaning 2：official notice (announcement)
announcement
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
n.
The specific piece of information that is officially given out, often in writing.
official notice
➕
/əˈfɪʃəl ˈnoʊtɪs/
n.
A written or printed piece of information that is displayed or distributed to inform people about something.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Please read the announcement on the notice board for details about the new library opening hours.
Please check the notice on the board for details about the new library hours.
🔗 Collocations
written announcement – an announcement in written form, such as a letter or memo
notice board announcement – an announcement placed on a public board
announcement of details – a statement providing specific information
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
concealment (n.) – The act of hiding information rather than announcing it.
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