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   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

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   The meaning of NOTE is to notice or observe with care. How to use note in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Note.

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

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   NOTE definition: 1. a short piece of writing: 2. a short explanation or an extra piece of information that is given…. Learn more.

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   notes, a record or outline of a speech, statement, testimony, etc., or of one's impressions of something. an explanatory or critical comment, or a reference to some authority quoted, appended to a passage in a book or the like: a note on the origin of the phrase. Synonyms: annotation, commentary.

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

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   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.

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

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   n. 1. a. A brief record, especially one written down to aid the memory: took notes on the lecture. b. A comment or explanation, as on a passage in a text: The allusion is explained in the notes at the end of the chapter. 2. a. A brief informal letter: sent a note to the child's teacher. See Synonyms at letter. b.

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

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   noun. uk / nəʊt / us. note noun (LETTER) Add to word list. A1. a short letter: He left a note on her desk. Did you get my note? Fewer examples. She jotted a note to Sue. She'd left a note for him in the kitchen. She scrawled a note, but I couldn't read it. He's written me this note but it doesn't make any sense.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionnote noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of note noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. note. noun. OPAL S. /nəʊt/ Idioms. to remind you. [countable] a short piece of writing to help you remember something. Please make a note of the dates. She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it.