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Turn new Trello cards into quick word definitions

Understand unfamiliar wording before it slows down your next task.

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

New cards can contain jargon that creates extra searching and context switching.

  • Clarifies unfamiliar language immediately
  • Keeps research next to the task
  • Reduces context switching

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Trello and Dictionary api once in Notis.
  • 2Create an automation and name it.
  • 3Tell Notis to identify the key word in each new card and return its definition, meanings, phonetics, and origin.
  • 4Pick the New Card trigger for the Trello board.
  • 5Choose a report channel, then test with one real card.

Questions about this workflow

What word does the automation look up?

Your instruction can tell Notis to choose the most important unfamiliar word from the card title or description.

Can it include pronunciation?

Yes. The Dictionary api action can return phonetics and audio information when available.

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.

TriggerScheduled

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.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Card Archived Trigger

Triggered when a card is archived in the specified board

TriggerInstant

New Activity Trigger

Triggered when there is activity in Trello.

TriggerInstant

New Board Trigger

Triggered when a board is created in the specified workspace

TriggerInstant

New Card Trigger

Triggered when a card is created in the specified board

TriggerInstant

Card Updated Trigger

Triggered when a specific card is updated

TriggerInstant

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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