Definition of: notice

(nō′tis) v.t. ·ticed, ·tic·ing
1. To pay attention to or take cognizance of; remark or observe.
2. To treat courteously or with favor.
3. To mention; refer to or comment on.
4. To serve with a notice; notify. [<noun]
—noun
1. The act of noticing or observing; attention: to take notice of.
2. Announcement; information; warning.
3. Respectful treatment; civility.
4. An order communicated to one; especially, a formal written or printed notification, instruction, or warning, as of the termination or intended termination of an agreement; also, a public communication openly displayed.
5. A short literary advertisement or review: a book notice. [<F <L notitia celebrity]
—no′tice·a·ble adjective
—no′·tice·a·bly adverb