Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Note

   /nōt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts, written down as an aid to memory: "I'll make a note in my diary" Similar recordaccountentryitemnotationminutejottinginscriptionmemorandumreminderaide-memoireinformal:memominutesrecordsjottingsreportaccountcommentarytranscriptproceedingstransactionsobservationsimpressionsdetailsdatasynopsisprecissummarysketchoutlineinformal:deets
   • ▪ a short comment on or explanation of a word or passage in a book or article; an annotation: "see note iv above" Similar annotationfootnotecommentarycommentglossexplanationexplicationexpositionelucidationmarginaliaexegesisrare:scholium
   • 2. a short informal letter or written message: "I left her a note explaining where I was going" Similar messagecommunicationlettermissiveepistlelineemail
   • ▪ a short official document that certifies a particular thing: "you need a sick note from your doctor"
   • ▪ an official letter sent from the representative of one government to another: "the Secretariat sent a diplomatic note to the embassy protesting about the sale of arms"
   • 3. a banknote: British "a ten-pound note" Similar banknotebillgreenbackhistorical:Treasury notearchaic:flimsypaper money
   • 4. a single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice: "the last notes of the symphony died away"
   • ▪ a written sign representing the pitch and duration of a musical note.
   • ▪ a key of a piano or similar instrument: "black notes"
   • ▪ a bird's song or call, or a single tone in this: "the tawny owl has a harsh flight note"
   • 5. a particular quality or tone that reflects or expresses a mood or attitude: "there was a note of scorn in her voice" Similar toneintonationinflectionsoundhintindicationsignelementstreakstrainveinsuggestionsuspicion
   • ▪ any of the basic components of a fragrance or flavor: "the fresh note of bergamot"

   verb

   • 1. notice or pay particular attention to (something): "noting his mother's unusual gaiety" Similar bear in mindbe mindful ofconsiderobservetake into account/considerationtake note oflisten toheedtake notice ofpay attention totake inpay regard tobe guided byOpposite ignoredisregard
   • ▪ remark upon (something), typically in order to draw someone's attention to it: "we noted earlier the difficulties inherent in this strategy" Similar mentionmake mention ofrefer toallude totouch onhint atindicatepoint outmake knownstate
   • 2. record (something) in writing: "he noted down her address on a piece of paper" Similar write downput downjot downtake downset downmark downinscribeentermarkrecordregisterscribblescrawlpencilput in writingput down on papercommit to paperput in black and white

   Word Origin Middle English (in note (sense 4 of the noun) and note (sense 1 of the verb)): from Old French note (noun), noter (verb), from Latin nota ‘a mark’, notare ‘to mark’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. noteless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 4

   • N

     1

   • O

     1

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › noteNote Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › note

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word note as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to distinguish note from related words like sign, mark, token, and symptom.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   • Overview
   • Note
   • Verb form
   • Examples with "note"
   • GeneratedCaptionsTabForHeroSec

   This article provides information about the word "note" which includes its meaning as nouns such as writing material, short memo etc., verbs such as write down something so one will remember later etc., adjectives such as brief etc., adverbs such as briefly etc.; collocations often used together with "note"; translations into different languages li...

   See full list on dictionary.cambridge.org

   A note is a short piece of writing, often on paper, used to remind someone of something or to communicate information.

   See full list on dictionary.cambridge.org

   To make a note means to write down information as a reminder.

   See full list on dictionary.cambridge.org

   The examples show different ways that the word "note" can be used in sentences and collocations.

   See full list on dictionary.cambridge.org

   Learn the meaning of note as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs. Find out how to use note in different contexts, such as writing, sound, money, importance and more.

   See full list on dictionary.cambridge.org

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › noteNOTE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › note

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the word note as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and idioms. Find out how to write or mark down a note, or to observe or indicate something with a note.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › noteNote - definition of note by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › note

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the word note in different contexts, such as writing, music, finance, and language. Find synonyms, related terms, and examples of note in sentences.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › noteNote - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › note

   Definitions of note. noun. a brief written record. “he made a note of the appointment” see more. noun. a comment or instruction (usually added) “his notes were appended at the end of the article” synonyms: annotation, notation. see more. noun. a short personal letter. synonyms: billet, line, short letter. see more. noun.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › noteNOTE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › note

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of note as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of different types of notes and idioms. Find translations of note in other languages and a translator tool.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   May 22, 2016 · Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'note' in different contexts, such as a short letter, a musical sound, or a quality in someone's voice. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of 'note' in sentences.