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Definition notice in British English

notice

noun
1

a sign put in a public place that announces something or warns people about something

Example

We've put a notice up on the door to say we're open.

Example

Have you read the notice on the board about overseas scholarships?

Synonyms and related words
banner blue plaque board
Example

an obituary notice

Example

public service notices

Synonyms and related words
communiqué current affairs exclusive
2

information or a warning about something that is going to happen

Example

If you want to arrive early you must give advance notice.

Example

We like to have notice of any local events of interest.

Synonyms and related words
warning notice granular anecdata datum granular
2.1

the period between the time that you tell someone you are going to do something and the time you do it

Example

I need a month's notice if you're planning to move out.

Example

Finding a replacement could prove difficult at short notice.

Example

Lucy was ready to leave at a moment's notice.

Synonyms and related words
pause interval halt
Example

a copyright notice

Synonyms and related words
certificate blue book certificate
4

an article that gives someone's opinion of a new film, play etc, especially in a newspaper.

Example

The film got rave (=extremely good) notices.

Example

Department heads were put on notice to reduce spending in their agencies.

Definition notice in British English

Related Words

Words related to notice:

at short notice (phrase) bring something to someone’s notice (phrase) come to someone’s notice (that) (phrase) escape someone’s notice (phrase) your notice (phrase) give someone notice (phrase) notice () sit up and take notice (phrase) take notice (phrase) until further notice (phrase)