2. 1. The act of advertising.
2. A notice, such as a poster or a paid
announcement in the print, broadcast,
or electronic media, designed to
attract public attention or patronage.
n(Marketing) any public notice, as a
printed display in a newspaper, short
film on television, announcement on
radio, etc, designed to sell goods,
publicize an event, etc. Shortened
forms: ad or advert