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note

[noht] Pronunciation Key noun, verb, not·ed, not·ing.

–noun

1.	a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.

2.	notes, a record or outline of a speech, statement, testimony, etc., or of one's impressions of something.

3.	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.

4.	a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.

5.	Library Science. additional information about a work, such as its special series or some other significant identification, included on the library catalog entry.

6.	a short, informal letter: a thank-you note.

7.	a formal diplomatic or official communication in writing: a note delivered by the ambassador.

8.	a paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note.

9.	a certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money.

10.	eminence, distinction, or reputation: a man of note.

11.	importance or consequence: few events of particular note.

12.	notice, observation, or heed: to take note of warning signs; to be worthy of note.

13.	a characteristic or distinguishing feature: a note of whimsy in the design of the house.

14.	a mark, quality, or indication of something, esp. as a submerged but ubiquitous element: There was just a note of bitterness in his films.

15.	a characteristic way of speaking or thinking: His critics had begun to change their note.

16.	a signal, announcement, or intimation: a note of warning in her voice.

17.

Music.

a.	a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.

b.	a key, as of a piano.

18.	a tone sounded on a musical instrument.

19.	a musical sound or tone.

20.	a melody, tune, or song.

21.	a sound of musical quality, as one uttered by a bird: attentive to the thrush's note.

22.	any call, cry, or sound of a bird, fowl, etc.

23.	a new or unexpected element in a situation.

24.	a mark or sign, as of punctuation, used in writing or printing.

–verb (used with object)

25.	to write or mark down briefly; make a memorandum of: to note the places of interest.

26.	to make particular mention of in a writing: She noted their extra efforts in her report.

27.	to annotate.

28.	to observe carefully; give attention or heed to: Note the fine brushwork in this painting.

29.	to take notice of; perceive: We noted his concern at the announcement.

30.	to set down in or furnish with musical notes.

31.	to indicate or designate; signify; denote.

—Idiom

32.	compare notes, to exchange views, ideas, or impressions: The returning tourists were sitting on the sun deck comparing notes.

[Origin: 1175–1225; (n.) ME (< OF) < ML nota sign for musical tone, L: mark, sign, lettering; (v.) ME noten < OF noter to mark < L notāre, deriv. of the n.

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—Related forms

noter, noun

—Synonyms 1. memorandum, minute. 3. commentary, annotation. See remark. 9. bill. 10. repute, celebrity, fame, renown, name. 25. register, record. 29. see, spot, remark. 31. mention.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
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note
noun
1.	a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment"
2.	a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"
3.	a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; "the singer held the note too long"
4.	a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling; "there was a note of uncertainty in his voice"
5.	a characteristic emotional quality; "it ended on a sour note"; "there was a note of gaiety in her manner"; "he detected a note of sarcasm"
6.	a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes" [syn: bill]
7.	a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"
8.	high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence" [syn: eminence]
9.	a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time; "I had to co-sign his note at the bank"
verb
1.	make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
2.	notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words" [syn: notice] [ant: ignore]
3.	observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of this chemical reaction"
4.	make a written note of; "she noted everything the teacher said that morning"