A message that tells the user about something new or important, whether it appears inside the app, in a notification center, or pushed to their device.
Synonyms
- notice
- alert
Related terms
In plain words
- the message telling you something happened
- the alert about new activity
Usage example
A notification let her know a teammate had commented on her document.
Don't confuse with…
- toastA notification is any such message; a toast is one short-lived, self-dismissing way of showing one.
Categories
- Feedback & status