ˈnəutɪs 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. øat 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. [ME f. OF f. L notitia
being known f. notus
past part. of noscere know]
