advertisement
Pronunciation:
/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt//ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/noun
Definitions
A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
Example: Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications.
A public notice.
Example: The city council placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to inform its residents of the forthcoming roadworks.
A recommendation of a particular product, service or person.
Example: The good manners and intelligence of the students are an advertisement for the school.
Notoriety.