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noun [countable] [usually singular] American English pronunciation: reminder

/rɪˈmaɪndər/

singular	reminder
plural	reminders

1
something that reminds you of something that happened in the past
reminder of:
His presence was a constant reminder of what she had lost.
serve/act as a reminder:
The cold served as a reminder that winter wasn't quite finished.
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2
a letter or note that reminds you of something that you need to do or need to remember
If an installment is not paid, a reminder is issued.
This is just a reminder to let you know that Stefan's arriving on Saturday.
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