announcement

[əˈnaʊnsmənt]

announcement Definition

a public or formal statement about something that has happened or will happen.

Using announcement: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "announcement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company made an announcement about the new product launch.

  • Example

    The president's announcement of his resignation shocked the nation.

  • Example

    The school's announcement of the snow day was met with cheers from the students.

announcement Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with announcement

  • to publicly declare or reveal something

    Example

    The CEO made an announcement about the company's future plans.

  • a statement made by an authority figure or organization

    Example

    The official announcement from the government confirmed the new policy.

  • a statement made to the media by a company or organization

    Example

    The press announcement about the new movie generated a lot of buzz.

Origins of announcement

from Old French 'anonce', meaning 'announcement'

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Summary: announcement in Brief

An 'announcement' [əˈnaʊnsmənt] is a public or formal statement about something that has happened or will happen. It can be made by individuals, organizations, or authorities, and can range from news about a product launch to a resignation. Phrases like 'make an announcement' and 'official announcement' use 'announcement' to denote a public declaration or statement. 'Press announcement' refers to a statement made to the media by a company or organization.

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