ad·ver·tise·ment (
ăd′vər-tīz′mənt,
ăd-vûr′tĭs-, -tĭ
z-)
n.
1. The act of
advertising.
2.
A notice, such as
a poster or a paid announcement in the print, broadcast, or electronic medi
a, desi
gned to
attr
act public
attention or p
atrona
ge.
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advertisement (ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt; -tɪz-) or advertizement
n
(Marketing) any public notice, as a printed display in a newspaper, short film on television, announcement on radio, etc, designed to sell goods, publicize an event, etc. Shortened forms: ad or advert
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ad•ver•tise•ment (ˌæd vərˈtaɪz mənt, ædˈvɜr tɪs mənt, -tɪz-)
n.
1. a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, etc.
2. a public notice, esp. in print.
3. the action of making generally known.
[1425–75]
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advertisement - From advertir, Old French for "to notice," and ultimately from Latin advertere, "to turn toward."
See also related terms for notice.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
announcement – advertisement
1. 'announcement'
An announcement is a public statement giving information about something.
The government made a public announcement about the progress of the talks.
The announcement gave details of small increases in taxes.
2. 'advertisement'
An advertisement is an item in a newspaper, on television, on the internet, or in a public place, which tries to persuade you to buy something, or which gives you information about an event or job vacancy.
He bought the game after seeing an advertisement on TV.
They placed an advertisement for a sales assistant.
The abbreviated forms advert (in British English) and ad are also commonly used.
The advert is displayed at more than 4000 sites.
The agency is running a 60-second TV ad.
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