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Auto-Lookup Word Definitions While Writing

When your team comments on writing tasks with words you want to verify or improve upon, Notis instantly provides definitions so you can make word choice decisions without breaking focus.

Trigger

Comment Received Trigger

Triggered when a comment is received.

Action

Get Word Definition

Tool to get the definition of a word. use when you need to find the meaning of a specific word. e.g., "define the word apple."

Why this helps

Looking up word definitions requires switching away from your writing flow, creating context loss and momentum breaks.

  • Definitions without leaving Linear
  • Maintain writing flow and focus
  • Better word choice decisions inline

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Linear and Apiverve to Notis.
  • 2Create an automation: 'When someone comments on my writing issue with a word, define that word.'
  • 3Select 'Comment Received' as your trigger.
  • 4Choose your notification channel.
  • 5Test by commenting 'What does plausible mean?' on a writing issue.

Questions about this workflow

How does Notis know which word to define?

Mention the word in your comment naturally, and Notis will identify and define it for you.

Can I get synonyms too?

Notis provides definitions. Create a separate automation for antonyms if you want word alternatives.

What if I mention multiple words?

Notis will define the primary word mentioned. Reference just one word for clearest results.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Apiverve. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Linear triggers

Apiverve actions

Recurring trigger

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Comment Received Trigger

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Issue Created Trigger

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TriggerPolling

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ActionInstant

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TriggerPolling

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ActionInstant

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TriggerPolling

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ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Linear and Apiverve, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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