Define jargon raised in document comments
Keep review conversations moving when comments introduce new language.
Trigger
Comment Added (Docs/Sheets/Slides)
Triggers when a new comment is added to Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
Comment threads often contain shorthand that only the author understands.
- Reduce clarification replies
- Make review threads easier to scan
- Capture definitions while context is fresh
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Super and Dictionary api once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that reads each new comment, identifies unfamiliar terms, and retrieves concise definitions.
- 3Pick Comment Added as the trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel.
- 5Test it with one real comment.
Questions about this workflow
Does it change the comment?
The workflow retrieves definitions and reports them; it does not assume a comment-editing action.
Can it ignore common words?
Tell Notis to focus on technical, legal, industry, or audience-specific language.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Super to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Super triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Aggregate Metric Changed
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Attendee Response Changed
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Cell Range Values Changed
Triggers when values in a specified A1 range change in Google Sheets. This trigger monitors a specific cell or range of cells and fires when any values change.
Comment Added (Docs/Sheets/Slides)
Triggers when a new comment is added to Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
Conditional Format Rule Changed
Triggers when conditional formatting rules change in a Google Spreadsheet. Detects when rules are added, updated, or removed. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Data Validation Rule Changed
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Super and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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