Prepare definitions from synced calendar details
Use complete event context to make preparation more focused.
Trigger
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
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
A title alone rarely gives enough context for unfamiliar meetings or commitments.
- Use richer event context
- Tailor definitions to the meeting
- Reduce scattered preparation notes
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Super and Dictionary api once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that uses the synced event details to identify important unfamiliar terms and retrieve definitions with context.
- 3Pick Calendar Event Sync as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test it with one synced event.
Questions about this workflow
Can it include attendees and links?
The trigger returns full event data, including details and attendees when available.
Can it focus on only important events?
Describe the event types or keywords that should receive a glossary.
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
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Cell Range Values Changed
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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
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
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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