notification

A notification is a formal or digital message that informs, warns, or alerts someone about an event, update, or action. [1, 2]

Types of Notifications

• Digital Push Alerts: Pop-up messages or banners sent by apps and websites to a phone or computer screen. [1, 2]
• Formal/Legal Notices: Official written documents sent by institutions, employers, or governments regarding legal or administrative updates. [1, 2]
• Silent vs. Alerting: Device alerts that either make a sound/vibrate or quietly wait in a drop-down menu. [1]

Common Uses

• App Updates: Reminders for text messages, social media tags, or breaking news. [1]
• System Warnings: Security alerts, calendar events, or battery warnings. [1]
• Official Announcements: Public health or governmental notices.