announcement
A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention, typically made to provide information to a specific audience or the general public. It often serves as an official notification regarding changes, events, or significant news.
Examples
3 of 5The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.
The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.
His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.
His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.
I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!
I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of an 'Announcer' at a stadium; they make a public 'announcement' to let everyone know the score.
Quick Quiz
The board of directors made a surprise ___ regarding the resignation of the current managing director.
Correct!
The correct answer is: announcement
Examples
The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.
everydayThe school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.
His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.
formalHis Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.
I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!
informalI've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!
The paper concludes with the announcement of a groundbreaking methodology for carbon sequestration.
academicThe paper concludes with the announcement of a groundbreaking methodology for carbon sequestration.
The CEO's announcement regarding the quarterly dividends sent the company's share price soaring.
businessThe CEO's announcement regarding the quarterly dividends sent the company's share price soaring.
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
birth announcement
birth announcement
engagement announcement
engagement announcement
wait for an announcement
wait for an announcement
Often Confused With
An announcement shares information or news, whereas an advertisement specifically tries to sell a product or service.
A statement is a general expression of views or facts; an announcement is specifically the act of making news public.
Usage Notes
Use 'announcement' when something is being declared to a group for the first time. It is typically followed by 'of' plus a noun or 'that' plus a clause.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the verb 'announce' without an object, but as a noun, they sometimes confuse it with 'notice' which implies a warning or physical sign.
Memory Tip
Think of an 'Announcer' at a stadium; they make a public 'announcement' to let everyone know the score.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'anoncier', originating from the Latin 'annuntiare', meaning 'to bring news to'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In English-speaking cultures, formal printed announcements are traditional for life events like weddings, graduations, and deaths.
Quick Quiz
The board of directors made a surprise ___ regarding the resignation of the current managing director.
Correct!
The correct answer is: announcement
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