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advertisement

/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of calling public attention to a product, service, or need by paid announcements in newspapers, magazines, on television and radio, or through the internet.

    - "The company launched an advertisement campaign for its new product."
    - "The advertisement for the concert was everywhere: on billboards, buses, and television."
  • Noun

    A message, typically paid-for and transmitted massively, aimed at promoting or selling products, ideas, or services.

    - "The advertisement for the new smartphone featured stunning visuals and impressive specifications."
    - "The effectiveness of print advertisements has been declining in recent years."

Pronunciation
  1. /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/



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Synonyms

ad , advert
Rhymes
Words rhyming with advertisement
adventure , adverture , adverse , advantage , adventage
Variants
List of all variants of advertisement that leads to same result
advertisement , advertisements , self-advertisement , self-advertisements , banner , banner ad , banner advertisement , banner petal , banner petals , banners
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'advertisement' comes from the Latin words 'ad' meaning 'to' and 'vertere' meaning 'turn'. It originally meant 'to turn one's attention to'.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded advertisement was for a beer brewed by the Egyptian Pharaoh Ptahhotep around 3000 BC.

  2. The most expensive advertisement ever made was for the 2010 Super Bowl, costing over $3 million for a 30-second spot.


Related Concepts
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  1. Marketing: Advertisement is a key component of marketing, which is the process of identifying, anticipating, and satisfying customer needs and wants.

  2. Public Relations: Advertisement is also closely related to public relations, which is the practice of managing the spread of information between an organization and the public.


Culture
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Advertisements have been an integral part of human culture since the dawn of civilization. They have been used to promote trade, spread ideas, and even shape societal norms. In literature, advertisements have been used as metaphors for various concepts, such as the allure of material possessions or the power of persuasion.

How to Memorize "advertisement"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'advertisement', visualize a large announcement board with the word written on it in bold letters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'advertisement' with the concept of attracting attention to something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Advertise My Product' to remember the definition of advertisement.


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