announcement
public or formal notice announcing something: The announcement appeared in the newspapers.
the act of announcing.
a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.
Origin of announcement
1Other words from announcement
- pre·an·nounce·ment, noun, adjective
- re·an·nounce·ment, noun
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How to use announcement in a sentence
The panels made their announcements Wednesday, after Ratcliffe met behind closed doors with the Gang of Eight, a group of the top Democrats and Republicans in Congress, as well as the chairs and ranking members of the two intelligence committees.
Election live updates: Trump returns to Wisconsin; Biden to face live audience at town hall | Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostThe announcement follows a year after BAAI released the Beijing AI principles, understood to be the guiding values for China’s national AI development.
Why kids need special protection from AI’s influence | Karen Hao | September 17, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewThe announcement followed months of tension between cheer program leaders trying to keep the team going amid coronavirus closures and worried parents trying to ensure their kids’ safety is being prioritized.
School Sports Became ‘Clubs’ Amid the Pandemic – Now Two Coaches Are Out | Ashly McGlone | September 17, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoThe conference’s university presidents and chancellors voted unanimously to resume the season, an announcement said.
Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump | Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner | September 16, 2020 | Washington PostOfficials are gathering Thursday at San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility for the loan announcement.
North County Report: Schools Are Reopening for Students Most in Need | Kayla Jimenez | September 16, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
The announcement comes as pro-Warren activists are holding their first major event in the Hawkeye State on Wednesday night.
Elizabeth Warren 2016 Gets First Check From Liberals | Ben Jacobs | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe announcement that this movie was happening was an interesting experience for a Whitney Houston fan.
Inside the Lifetime Whitney Houston Movie’s Lesbian Lover Storyline | Kevin Fallon | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWithout any announcement, people started marching out of the park.
Eric Garner Protests: ‘It’s Like Vietnam’ | Abby Haglage, Caitlin Dickson, Jacob Siegel, Chris Allbritton | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThough Mayor Bill de Blasio was originally scheduled to attend, he canceled after the grand jury announcement.
‘They Let Him Off?’ Scenes from NYC in Disbelief | Jacob Siegel | December 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt appears that even the president sensed his announcement would be greeted with skepticism.
SWAT Lobby Shoots to Kill Police Reform After Ferguson | Tim Mak | December 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith the announcement of the thirty-six directors, it was possible to proceed to the active opening of the institutions.
Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur Phillips"You have give a limb," repeated Perry, emphasizing the announcement by shaking his finger at the old man.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydAs long as I had seen her and found her beautiful, this announcement seemed uncalled for.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydShe might have retained peace longer, however, had that announcement not gone forth to the four corners of the land.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodShe had been seen to raise her handkerchief to her eyes with the first announcement regarding the investigation.
The Homesteader | Oscar Micheaux
British Dictionary definitions for announcement
/ (əˈnaʊnsmənt) /
a public statement
a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
a formal printed or written invitation
the act of announcing
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