"short notice" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} short notice (uncountable)
  1. very little warning or preparation time. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-short_notice-en-noun-4iLE5pzd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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