announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt 
1
: the act of announcing something or of being announced
2
: a public notification or declaration
3
: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement
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Many people were surprised by the government's announcement that there will be a cut in taxes.
I heard an announcement on the loudspeaker saying that the store was closing in 10 minutes.
The company president made an announcement about the merger.
He asked us to pay attention because he had an important announcement to make.
I saw their wedding announcement in the newspaper.
They have been very busy since the announcement of their wedding.
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Karen Yourish, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
In a related announcement today, Southwest News Media said its publications – Shakopee Valley News, Prior Lake American, Savage Pacer, Jordan Independent, Chaska Herald and Chanhassen Villager – also will cease operations April 28.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
After the announcement in October that the e-commerce giant was leading a $500 million funding round for X-energy, a developer of a small modular reactor, other investors clamored to get in, too.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025
Thursday’s announcement comes on the eve of Kering revealing its fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 11.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt
1
: the act of announcing
2
: a public notice announcing something
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