C2 adverb Neutral

announcement

/əˈnaʊns.mənt/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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!

Word Family

Noun
announcement
Verb
announce
Adjective
announced
Related
announcer
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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

1

The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.

everyday

The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.

2

His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.

formal

His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.

3

I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!

informal

I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!

4

The paper concludes with the announcement of a groundbreaking methodology for carbon sequestration.

academic

The paper concludes with the announcement of a groundbreaking methodology for carbon sequestration.

5

The CEO's announcement regarding the quarterly dividends sent the company's share price soaring.

business

The CEO's announcement regarding the quarterly dividends sent the company's share price soaring.

Word Family

Noun
announcement
Verb
announce
Adjective
announced
Related
announcer

Common Collocations

official announcement official announcement
make an announcement make an announcement
public service announcement public service announcement
sudden announcement sudden announcement
brief announcement brief announcement

Common Phrases

birth announcement

birth announcement

engagement announcement

engagement announcement

wait for an announcement

wait for an announcement

Often Confused With

announcement vs advertisement

An announcement shares information or news, whereas an advertisement specifically tries to sell a product or service.

announcement vs statement

A statement is a general expression of views or facts; an announcement is specifically the act of making news public.

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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.

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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.

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Memory Tip

Think of an 'Announcer' at a stadium; they make a public 'announcement' to let everyone know the score.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old French 'anoncier', originating from the Latin 'annuntiare', meaning 'to bring news to'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun (plural: announcements) Commonly used with the verb 'make' Often followed by 'that' clauses (e.g., an announcement that the flight was delayed)
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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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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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