NYT Dictionary

NOTIFICATION

/ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
Nounno-ti-fi-CA-tionno-ti-fi-ca-tion · 5 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

The act of notifying.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French notification, from Old French notificacion, from Latin nōtificātiō.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

presentmenttellingapprisalnoticeaccountacquaintanceadmonitionadvicealarmannouncement

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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