Define unfamiliar words in new Outlook emails
Turn dense emails into language you can scan and understand quickly.
Trigger
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
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
Unfamiliar terms in busy inboxes create extra searches and interrupt focus.
- Reduces manual dictionary searches
- Keeps explanations tied to the original email
- Supports faster reading and triage
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Outlook and Dictionary api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and name it for incoming email vocabulary.
- 3Tell Notis to find potentially unfamiliar words in each message and return concise definitions with context.
- 4Pick New Outlook Message as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test it with one real email containing a term you want explained.
Questions about this workflow
Does this rewrite the email?
No. It looks up words and reports definitions without changing the Outlook message.
Can I ask for phonetics too?
Yes. The Dictionary api action can return phonetics along with definitions and meanings.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Outlook to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Outlook 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.
New Contact Added
Triggered when a new contact is added in the Outlook contacts.
Calendar Event Changes
Triggered when a new calendar event occurs (created, updated, or deleted) in the Outlook calendar.
New Calendar Event
Triggered when a new calendar event is created in the Outlook calendar.
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
New Sent Message
Triggered when a new message is sent from the Outlook mailbox.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Outlook and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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