announcement

Meanings

• noun

  an act or instance of making a sudden and unexpected public statement, especially one that is important or of a formal nature

  - "The mayor made an announcement regarding the upcoming city projects."
  - "The company announced record profits for the quarter."
  - "The band announced a new tour date."

• noun

  a message that is broadcast or published to a large number of people

  - "The announcement was made over the loudspeaker."
  - "The announcement was published in the newspaper."
  - "The announcement was sent out via email."

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Synonyms

proclamation , publication

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with announcement
annoncement , anouncement , enunciate , reclusement

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Variants

List of all variants of announcement that leads to same result
announcement , announcements , commercial announcement , public service announcement , pre-announce , pre-announced , pre-announcement , pre-announcements , pre-announces , pre-announcing , preannounce , preannounced , preannouncement , preannouncements , preannounces , preannouncing

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Etymology

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from Old French anoncer, from en ‘on’ + annoncer ‘make known, proclaim’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'announcement' comes from the Latin word 'annunciare', which means 'to make known'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'announcement' in English was in the 14th century.

3. In ancient Rome, public announcements were made using a system of drums and trumpets.

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Related Concepts

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1. press release: A written or recorded communication directed at the news media for the purpose of announcing something.

2. public address system: A system used to make announcements to a large group of people, often in a public setting such as a stadium or airport.

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Culture

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Announcements have been used throughout history to make important declarations, from ancient Rome to modern-day press conferences. They can be formal or informal, and can be delivered in person or through various forms of media.

How to Memorize "announcement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loudspeaker making an announcement over a crowd. Visualize the words being spoken clearly and distinctly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'announcement' with the image of a formal press conference or a public address system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A N N O U N C E M E N T to remember the definition: 'An Act or Instance of Making a Sudden and Unexpected Public Statement'.

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