SyStem> /*' l*rt/ An audible and/or viSual meSSage intended to inform a SyStem' S uSerS or chefiStratorS about a change in the operating conditionS of that SyStem or about Some kind of error condition. In a {graphical uSer interface}, an alert would typically be diSplayed aS a Small window containing the meSSage and a button to click to diSmiSS the window. (1999-03-29)