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Announcement

Uh-NOW-nsmuhnt

/ʌˈnaʊnsmʌnt/

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announcement

Dictionary meaning

A formal public statement.

Examples

  • The government made an announcement about changes in the drug war.
  • The announcement appeared in the local newspaper.

Synonyms: proclamation

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