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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024note /noʊt/USA pronunciation n., v., not•ed, not•ing. n. [countable] - a brief written record of something to help someone remember something for future reference:She took notes in her English class.
- a brief written or printed statement giving information:I left you a note on the refrigerator door.
- a short letter:a note of apology.
- a reference or comment added to a passage of writing, to give one's source, more information, etc.;
a footnote. - an expression of a quality, emotion, etc., that is part of the surroundings;
a hint:a note of fear in his voice. - Music and Dance
- a tone of a certain pitch, or a sign or character used to represent it in a piece of music.
- a sound of musical quality:the beautiful notes of the nightingale.
- Businessa certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money;
a bill:a bundle of fifty-dollar notes. v. - to write or mark down briefly* make a record or note of so as to remember later: [~ + object]He noted the professor's comments in the margins.[~ + down + object]Note down this name.
- to make particular or special mention of (something): [~ + object]noted the heroic efforts of her staff.[~ + that clause]noted that her staff had done a fine job.
- to take notice of;
perceive: [~ + object]We noted his reluctance to testify.[~ + that clause]She noted that some people left early. Idioms- compare notes (on), to share information about:They compared notes on the experience.
- of note, having fame or importance:writers of note.
- take note (of), to notice: [no object]The sign warned trespassers to take note.[take note of + object]He failed to take note of the warning lights.
See -nota-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024note (nōt),USA pronunciation n., v., not•ed, not•ing. n. - a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
- 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.
- a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.
- Library Scienceadditional 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.
- Businessa paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment;
promissory note. - Businessa certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money.
- eminence, distinction, or reputation:a man of note.
- 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, esp. 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 and Dance
- a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.
- a key, as of a piano.
- Music and Dancea tone sounded on a musical instrument.
- Music and Dancea musical sound or tone.
- Music and Dancea 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.
- Idioms compare notes, to exchange views, ideas, or impressions:The returning tourists were sitting on the sun deck comparing notes.
v.t. - to write or mark down briefly;
make a memorandum of:to note the places of interest. - 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. - Music and Danceto set down in or furnish with musical notes.
- to indicate or designate;
signify; denote.
- Latin notāre, derivative of the noun, nominal
- Old French noter to mark
- Medieval Latin nota sign for musical tone, Latin: mark, sign, lettering; (verb, verbal) Middle English noten
- Old French)
- (noun, nominal) Middle English (1175–1225
not′er, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged memorandum, minute.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged commentary, annotation. See remark.
- 9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bill.
- 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged repute, celebrity, fame, renown, name.
- 26.See corresponding entry in Unabridged register, record.
- 30.See corresponding entry in Unabridged see, spot, remark.
- 32.See corresponding entry in Unabridged mention.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: note /nəʊt/ n - 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
- 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 or poetic a tune or melody
- of note ⇒ distinguished or famous
- 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 followed by of) to observe carefully; pay close attention (to)
vb (tr; may take a clause as object)- to notice; perceive
- 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
Etymology: 13th Century: via Old French from Latin nota sign, indicationˈnoteless adj |