notes recording observations made in the field by a surveyor, naturalist, sociologist, etc.

Chiefly in plural. A written memorandum or synopsis made as an aid to delivering a lecture, sermon, speech, etc.

Something that helps one remember a fact or facts, esp. a handbook or note.

A memorandum, detailed statement, schedule; spec. that which Capt. A. Dreyfus was accused of transmitting (cf. Dreyfusard, n.).

A sheet of paper used for notes, calculations, etc., relating to work done or in progress.

An explanatory message, notice, or memorandum, esp. one labelled ‘FYI’.