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public or formal notice something:
The announcement appeared in the newspapers.
the act of .
a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.
Contemporary Examples

Just hours after the announcement in Beijing, Republican senators began to outline just how much they disdained the new agreement.
The U.S.-China Climate Deal Is Mostly Hot Air Tim Mak November 11, 2014

Lush Life by Richard Prince —announcement, August 24, 2009.
The Barack Obama Book Club Samuel P. Jacobs August 12, 2010

The announcement speech called Mandela a “moral authority” and praised his lack of bitterness despite decades of imprisonment.
Six Defining Moments From Nelson Mandela’s Life (video) Nina Strochlic December 4, 2013

He will continue to work at the brand consultancy companies he co-founded, announcement and The Anonymous Partner.
Stella McCartney’s Husband New, Bigger Footprint Tom Sykes February 14, 2013

Since the announcement, social networks in the neighborhood of AQAP appear to be supportive.
ISIS Risks Everything to Declare a Caliphate J.M. Berger June 28, 2014

Historical Examples

At first the audience supposed that this announcement was part of the play.
From Farm House to the White House William M. Thayer

The announcement brought with it a long and thoughtful pause.
Way of the Lawless Max Brand

Well, Sylvester returned with the announcement that he had lightning-rods to sell.
Mark Twain’s Speeches Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

He had put her aside without a qualm; and now he met her announcement with approval.
K Mary Roberts Rinehart

Jim was cleaning his big forty-five when he made the announcement.
The Shepherd of the Hills Harold Bell Wright

noun
a public statement
a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
a formal printed or written invitation
the act of announcing
n.

1798, from French announcement, from Old French anoncier (see announce). Or else formed in English from announce + -ment. Earlier in same sense was announcing.