Give research cards a ready-to-use word brief
Start research with shared meaning before collecting more sources.
Trigger
New Card Trigger
Triggered when a card is created in the specified board
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
Research tasks stall when the central concept is still vague.
- Sharpens research scope
- Creates a reusable reference
- Speeds up team handoffs
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Trello and Dictionary api.
- 2Create the automation from Notis Automations.
- 3Tell Notis to identify the central research term in each new card and produce a compact dictionary brief.
- 4Pick the New Card trigger.
- 5Choose a report destination and test with one research card.
Questions about this workflow
Can I define the brief format?
Yes. Include the desired length and sections in your plain language instruction.
Can it return multiple meanings?
Yes. Request all relevant meanings from the Dictionary api action.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Trello to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Trello 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.
Card Archived Trigger
Triggered when a card is archived in the specified board
New Activity Trigger
Triggered when there is activity in Trello.
New Board Trigger
Triggered when a board is created in the specified workspace
New Card Trigger
Triggered when a card is created in the specified board
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Trello and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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