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Mobile Development

Push Notification

/pʊʃ ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

A message delivered from a server to a device at any time, displayed even when the app is closed.

Example in context

"We send push notifications for order updates — but respect the user's notification settings to avoid fatigue."

Related terms

  • Deep link — A URL scheme that opens a specific screen inside a mobile app directly, rather than just launching the app homepage.

Practice this term

Master Push Notification in context by working through exercises in the Mobile Development module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Push Notification" mean?

A message delivered from a server to a device at any time, displayed even when the app is closed.

How do you pronounce "Push Notification"?

"Push Notification" is pronounced /pʊʃ ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

Can you use "Push Notification" in a sentence?

"We send push notifications for order updates — but respect the user's notification settings to avoid fatigue."