(also in pl) a brief or informal written record of facts, information, etc

a brief comment or explanation

a printed comment or reference in a book

a short informal letter or message

a piece of paper money

= promissory note

a letter or form certifying something

a sick note

a formal diplomatic communication

a sound having a definite pitch, esp made by a musical instrument or the human voice

a call or sound; esp the musical call of a bird

Then nightly sings the staring owl: ‘Tu-who; tu-whit, tu-who’ – a merry note — Shakespeare

a written symbol used to indicate the duration and pitch of a tone by its shape and position on the musical stave

a key of a piano, organ, etc

a characteristic feature

the essential notes of his satire — F R Leavis

an element in a flavour, taste, smell, etc

the distinctive note of basil

a feeling or element of something

a note of sadness in her voice

to pay due attention to (information being presented to one)

Please note the change of address

Please note that the office is closed on 2 January

to notice or observe (something)

She noted his lack of enthusiasm

I note that you're a fan of Raymond Chandler

(often + down) to record (information) in writing; to make a note of (something)

note down her phone number

to make special mention of (a fact)

He was a keen walker, a fact noted by his biographers