notification

noun
UK /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
US /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

A notification is a message that tells you something.

I got a notification on my phone about a new message.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of officially telling someone about something.

The school sent a notification to parents about the snow day.

3. A formal written notice given to someone.

She received a notification that her application was approved.

4. A pop-up or sound on a device that alerts you.

Turn off notifications during the movie.