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note

[ noht ]

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noun

a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
Synonyms: minute, memorandum
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
a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.
Library Science. additional information about a work, such as its special series or some other significant identification, included on the library catalog entry.
a short, informal letter:
a thank-you note.
a formal diplomatic or official communication in writing:
a note delivered by the ambassador.
a paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note.
a certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money.
Synonyms: bill
eminence, distinction, or reputation:
a man of note.
Synonyms: name, renown, fame, celebrity, repute
importance or consequence:
few events of particular note.
notice, observation, or heed:
to take note of warning signs; to be worthy of note.
a characteristic or distinguishing feature:
a note of whimsy in the design of the house.
a mark, quality, or indication of something, especially as a submerged but ubiquitous element:
There was just a note of bitterness in his films.
a characteristic way of speaking or thinking:
His critics had begun to change their note.
a signal, announcement, or intimation:
a note of warning in her voice.
Music.
1. a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.
2. a key, as of a piano.
a tone sounded on a musical instrument.
a musical sound or tone.
a melody, tune, or song.
a sound of musical quality, as one uttered by a bird:
attentive to the thrush's note.
any call, cry, or sound of a bird, fowl, etc.
a new or unexpected element in a situation.
a mark or sign, as of punctuation, used in writing or printing.

verb (used with object)

, not·ed, not·ing.

to write or mark down briefly; make a memorandum of:
to note the places of interest.
Synonyms: record, register
to make particular mention of in a writing:
She noted their extra efforts in her report.
to annotate.
to observe carefully; give attention or heed to:
Note the fine brushwork in this painting.
to take notice of; perceive:
We noted his concern at the announcement.
Synonyms: remark, spot, see
to set down in or furnish with musical notes.
to indicate or designate; signify; denote.
Synonyms: mention

note

/ nəʊt /

noun

a brief summary or record in writing, esp a jotting for future reference
a brief letter, usually of an informal nature
a formal written communication, esp from one government to another
a short written statement giving any kind of information
a critical comment, explanatory statement, or reference in the text of a book, often preceded by a number
short for banknote
a characteristic element or atmosphere
a note of sarcasm
a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animal
the note of the nightingale
any of a series of graphic signs representing a musical sound whose pitch is indicated by position on the stave and whose duration is indicated by the sign's shape
Also called (esp US and Canadian)tone a musical sound of definite fundamental frequency or pitch
a key on a piano, organ, etc
a sound, as from a musical instrument, used as a signal or warning
the note to retreat was sounded
short for promissory note
archaic.
a tune or melody
of note
1. distinguished or famous
  an athlete of note
2. worth noticing or paying attention to; important
  nothing of note
strike the right note
to behave appropriately
strike a false note
to behave inappropriately
take note
often foll by of to observe carefully; pay close attention (to)

verb

to notice; perceive
he noted that there was a man in the shadows
to pay close attention to; observe
they noted every movement
to make a written note or memorandum of
she noted the date in her diary
to make particular mention of; remark upon
I note that you do not wear shoes
to write down (music, a melody, etc) in notes
to take (an unpaid or dishonoured bill of exchange) to a notary public to re-present the bill and if it is still unaccepted or unpaid to note the circumstances in a register See protest
a less common word for annotate

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Derived Forms

ˈnoteless, adjective

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Other Words From

noter noun
pre·note noun verb (used with object) prenoted prenoting
subnote noun
under·note noun
un·noting adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of note¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; (for the noun) Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin nota “sign for musical tone,” in Latin: “mark, sign, lettering”; verb derivative of the noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of note¹

C13: via Old French from Latin nota sign, indication

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

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

More idioms and phrases containing note

see bread and butter letter (note) ; compare notes ; make a note of ; of note ; strike the right note ; take note ; take notes .

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Synonym Study

See remark.

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