Meaning of the word "want ad" in English

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want ad

US /ˈwɑːnt æd/
UK /ˈwɑːnt æd/
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Noun

1.

a small advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, typically one of a series under a classified heading, giving information about a job vacancy, property for sale, etc.

Example:
She found her new job through a want ad in the local paper.
I'm looking for a used car, so I'm checking the want ads daily.
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