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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

NO'TICE, n.
1. Observation by the eye or by the other senses. We take notice of objects passing or standing before us; we take notice of the owrds of a speaker; we take notice of a peculiar taste of food, or of the smeel of an orange, and of our peculiar sensations. Notice then is the act by which we gain knowledge of something within the reach of the senses, or the effect of an impression on some of the senses.
2. Observation by the mind or intellectual power; as, to take notice of a distinction between truth and veracity.
3. Information; intelligence by whatever means communicated; knowledge given or received; as, I received notice by a messenger or by letter. He gave notice of his arrival. The bell gives notice of the hour of the day. The merchant gives notice that a bill of exchange is not accepted.
4. A paper that communicates information.
5. Attention; respectful treatment; civility.
6. Remark; observation.
NO'TICE, v.t.
1. To observe; to see. We noticed the conduct of the speaker; we notcied no improper conduct.
2. To heed; to regard. His conduct was rude, but I did not notice it.
3. To remark; to mention or make observations on.
This plant deserves to be noticed in this place.
Another circumstance was noticed in connection with the suggestion last discussed.
4. To treat with attention and civilities; as, to notice strangers.
5. To observe intellectually.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: an announcement containing information about an event; "you didn't give me enough notice"; "an obituary notice"; "a notice of sale
2: the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police" [syn: notice, observation, observance]
3: a request for payment; "the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting" [syn: notification, notice]
4: advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract; "we received a notice to vacate the premises"; "he gave notice two months before he moved"
5: a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions" [syn: poster, posting, placard, notice, bill, card]
6: polite or favorable attention; "his hard work soon attracted the teacher's notice"
7: a short critical review; "the play received good notices" v
1: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint" [syn: detect, observe, find, discover, notice]
2: notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words" [syn: notice, mark, note] [ant: ignore]
3: make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague" [syn: comment, notice, remark, point out]
4: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing" [syn: notice, acknowledge]

Merriam Webster's

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, knowledge, notification, from Latin notitia acquaintance, awareness, from notus known, from past participle of noscere to come to know — more at know Date: 15th century 1. a. (1) warning or intimation of something ; announcement (2) the announcement of a party's intention to quit an agreement or relation at a specified time (3) the condition of being warned or notified — usually used in the phrase on notice b. information, intelligence 2. a. attention, heed b. polite or favorable attention ; civility 3. a written or printed announcement 4. a short critical account or review II. transitive verb (noticed; noticing) Date: 15th century 1. to give notice of 2. a. to comment upon b. review 3. a. to treat with attention or civility b. to take notice of ; mark 4. to give a formal notice to • noticer noun

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. & v. --n. 1 attention, observation (it escaped my notice). 2 a displayed sheet etc. bearing an announcement or other information. 3 a an intimation or warning, esp. a formal one to allow preparations to be made (give notice; at a moment's notice). b (often foll. by to + infin.) a formal announcement or declaration of intention to end an agreement or leave employment at a specified time (hand in one's notice; notice to quit). 4 a short published review or comment about a new play, book, etc. --v.tr. 1 (often foll. by that, how, etc. + clause) perceive, observe; take notice of. 2 remark upon; speak of. Phrases and idioms: at short (or a moment's) notice with little warning. notice-board Brit. a board for displaying notices. take notice (or no notice) show signs (or no signs) of interest. take notice of 1 observe; pay attention to. 2 act upon. under notice served with a formal notice. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L notitia being known f. notus past part. of noscere know

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Notice No"tice, n. [F., fr. L. notitia a being known, knowledge, fr. noscere, notum, to know. See Know.] 1. The act of noting, remarking, or observing; observation by the senses or intellect; cognizance; note. How ready is envy to mingle with the notices we take of other persons ! --I. Watts. 2. Intelligence, by whatever means communicated; knowledge given or received; means of knowledge; express notification; announcement; warning. I . . . have given him notice that the Duke of Cornwall and Regan his duchess will be here. --Shak. 3. An announcement, often accompanied by comments or remarks; as, book notices; theatrical notices. 4. A writing communicating information or warning. 5. Attention; respectful treatment; civility. To take notice of, to perceive especially; to observe or treat with particular attention. Syn: Attention; regard; remark; note; heed; consideration; respect; civility; intelligence; advice; news.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Notice No"tice, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Noticed; p. pr. & vb. n. Noticing.] 1. To observe; to see to mark; to take note of; to heed; to pay attention to. 2. To show that one has observed; to take public note of; remark upon; to make comments on; to refer to; as, to notice a book. This plant deserves to be noticed in this place. --Tooke. Another circumstance was noticed in connection with the suggestion last discussed. --Sir W. Hamilton. 3. To treat with attention and civility; as, to notice strangers. Syn: To remark; observe; perceive; see; mark; note; mind; regard; heed; mention. See Remark.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(notices, noticing, noticed) Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English. 1. If you notice something or someone, you become aware of them. People should not hesitate to contact the police if they've noticed anyone acting suspiciously... I noticed that most academics were writing papers during the summer... Luckily, I'd noticed where you left the car... Mrs Shedden noticed a bird sitting on the garage roof... She needn't worry that he'll think she looks a mess. He won't notice. VERB: V n, V that, V wh, V n -ing, V, also V n inf 2. A notice is a written announcement in a place where everyone can read it. A few guest houses had 'No Vacancies' notices in their windows. ...a notice which said 'Beware Flooding'. N-COUNT 3. If you give notice about something that is going to happen, you give a warning in advance that it is going to happen. Interest is paid monthly. Three months' notice is required for withdrawals... She was transferred without notice. N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp 4. A notice is a formal announcement in a newspaper or magazine about something that has happened or is going to happen. I rang The Globe with news of Blake's death, and put notices in the personal column of The Times... = announcement N-COUNT 5. A notice is one of a number of letters that are similar or exactly the same which an organization sends to people in order to give them information or ask them to do something. Bonus notices were issued each year from head office to local agents... N-COUNT: usu supp N 6. A notice is a written article in a newspaper or magazine in which someone gives their opinion of a play, film, or concert. Nevertheless, it's good to know you've had good notices, even if you don't read them. = review N-COUNT 7. Notice is used in expressions such as 'at short notice', 'at a moment's notice' or 'at twenty-four hours' notice', to indicate that something can or must be done within a short period of time. There's no one available at such short notice to take her class... All our things stayed in our suitcase, as if we had to leave at a moment's notice. PHRASE: usu PHR after v 8. If you bring something to someone's notice, you make them aware of it. I am so glad that you have brought this to my notice... PHRASE: V inflects 9. If something comes to your notice, you become aware of it. Her work also came to the notice of the French actor-producer Louis Jouvet... PHRASE: V inflects 10. If something escapes your notice, you fail to recognize it or realize it. It hasn't escaped our notice that the hospital has come out of all the proposed changes really quite nicely... PHRASE: V inflects, oft PHR that 11. If a situation is said to exist until further notice, it will continue for an uncertain length of time until someone changes it. All flights to Lanchow had been cancelled until further notice. PHRASE: PHR after v 12. If an employer gives an employee notice, the employer tells the employee that he or she must leave his or her job within a fixed period of time. (BUSINESS) The next morning I telephoned him and gave him his notice. PHRASE: V inflects 13. If you hand in your notice or give in your notice, you tell your employer that you intend to leave your job soon within a set period of time. (BUSINESS) He handed in his notice at the bank and ruined his promising career. = quit PHRASE: V inflects 14. If you take notice of a particular fact or situation, you behave in a way that shows that you are aware of it. We want the government to take notice of what we think they should do for single parents... This should make people sit up and take notice. PHRASE: V inflects, oft PHR of n 15. If you take no notice of someone or something, you do not consider them to be important enough to affect what you think or what you do. They took no notice of him, he did not stand out, he was in no way remarkable... I tried not to take any notice at first but then I was offended by it. = ignore PHRASE: V inflects, usu PHR of n

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

I. n. 1. Note, heed, observation, regard, cognizance. 2. Information, notification, advice, news, intelligence, announcement, mention. 3. Intimation, premonition, warning, intelligence. 4. Instruction, direction, order. 5. Intimation, communication. 6. Attention, civility, consideration, respect. 7. Comments, remarks, critical review. II. v. a. 1. Perceive, see, become aware of, heed, regard, mark, note, observe, remark, mind, take cognizance of. 2. Remark upon, mention, comment on. 3. Treat with attention, be civil to.

Moby Thesaurus

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