1 [mass noun] the fact of observing or paying attention to something:their silence did not escape my noticeit has come to our notice that you have been missing school
2 [mass noun] notification or warning of something, especially to allow preparations to be made:interest rates are subject to fluctuation without notice
a formal declaration of one’s intention to end an agreement, typically one concerning employment or tenancy, at a specified time:she handed in her noticehis employers gave him two weeks' notice
3a displayed sheet or placard giving news or information:the jobs were advertised in a notice posted in the common room
a small advertisement or announcement in a newspaper or magazine:an obituary notice
4 (usually notices) a short published review of a new film, play, or book:she had good notices in her first film
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become aware of:he noticed the youths behaving suspiciously [with clause]:I noticed that she was looking tired [no object]:they were too drunk to notice
treat (someone) as worthy of recognition or attention:it was only last year that the singer really began to be noticed
archaic mention or remark on:she looked so much better that Sir Charles noticed it to Lady Harriet
at (or North Americanon) short (or a moment's) notice
with little warning or time for preparation:tours may be cancelled at short notice
put someone on notice (or serve notice)
warn someone of something about or likely to occur, especially in a formal or threatening manner:we’re going to put foreign governments on notice that we want a change of trade policy
take no notice
pay no attention to someone or something:he took no notice of her frantic gestures
take notice
pay attention; show signs of interest:when the show was broadcast, he made TV viewers sit up and take notice
