Notice vs. Message

Notice vs. Message — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Notice and Message

Noticenoun

The act of observing; perception.

He took no notice of the changes, and went on as though nothing had happened.

Messagenoun

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

We've just received an urgent message from the President.

Noticenoun

(countable) A written or printed announcement.

Shall we post a notice about the new policy?I always read the death notices in the paper.

Messagenoun

An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.

The main message of the novel is that time heals all wounds.

Noticenoun

(countable) A formal notification or warning.

The sidewalk adjacent to the damaged bridge stonework shall be closed until further notice.

Messagenoun

An errand.

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Noticenoun

Advance notification of termination of employment, given by an employer to an employee or vice versa.

I gave her her mandatory two weeks' notice and sacked her.I can't work here any longer. I'm giving notice.

Messageverb

To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

Just message me for directions.I messaged her about the concert.

Noticenoun

(countable) A published critical review of a play or the like.

Messageverb

To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.

She messaged me the information yesterday.Please message the final report by fax.

Noticenoun

(uncountable) Prior notification.

I don't mind if you want to change the venue; just give me some notice first, OK?

Messageverb

(intransitive) To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.

We've implemented a new messaging service.The runaway computer program was messaging non-stop.
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Noticenoun

(dated) Attention; respectful treatment; civility.

Messageverb

(obsolete) To bear as a message.

Noticeverb

To remark upon; to mention.

Messagenoun

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled;

he sent a three-word message

Noticeverb

(transitive) To become aware of; to observe.

Did you notice the flowers in her yard?

Messagenoun

what a communication that is about something is about

Noticeverb

To lavish attention upon; to treat (someone) favourably.

Messageverb

send a message to;

She messaged the committee

Noticeverb

(intransitive) To be noticeable; to show.

Messageverb

send as a message;

She messaged the final report by fax

Noticenoun

an announcement containing information about a future event;

you didn't give me enough notice

Messageverb

send a message;

There is no messaging service at this company

Noticenoun

the act of noticing or paying attention;

he escaped the notice of the police

Noticenoun

a request for payment;

the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting

Noticenoun

advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement or contract;

we received a notice to vacate the premiseshe gave notice two months before he moved

Noticenoun

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement;

a poster advertised the coming attractions

Noticenoun

polite or favorable attention;

his hard work soon attracted the teacher's notice

Noticenoun

a short critical review;

the play received good notices

Noticeverb

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of;

She detected high levels of lead in her drinking waterWe found traces of lead in the paint

Noticeverb

notice or perceive;

She noted that someone was following hermark my words

Noticeverb

make or write a comment on;

he commented the paper of his colleague

Noticeverb

express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with;

He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallwayShe acknowledged his complement with a smileit is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing