note

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\ ˈnōt

noted; noting

Definition of note

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transitive verb

1a : to notice or observe with care … instructors had noted that he did not perform well under pressure.— Stephan Wilkinson

b : to record or preserve in writing The detective noted the details of the witness's account of the robbery.

2a : to make special mention of or remark on The commendation notes the bravery of the fire fighter.

b : indicate, show Records fail to note what became of him.

note

noun

Definition of note (Entry 2 of 2)

1a(1) obsolete : melody, song

(2) : tone sense 2a

(3) : call, sound especially : the musical call of a bird

b : a written symbol used to indicate duration and pitch of a tone by its shape and position on the staff

2a : a characteristic feature (as of odor or flavor)

b : something (such as an emotion or disposition) like a note in tone or resonance a note of sadness end on a high note

3a(1) : memorandum

(2) : a condensed or informal record

b(1) : a brief comment or explanation

(2) : a printed comment or reference set apart from the text

c(1) : a written promise to pay a debt

(2) : a piece of paper money

(3) : a government or corporate bond usually with a maturity of between two and ten years

d(1) : a short informal letter

(2) : a formal diplomatic communication

e : a scholarly or technical essay shorter than an article and restricted in scope

f : a sheet of notepaper

4a : distinction, reputation a figure of international note

b : observation, notice took full note of the proceedings

c : knowledge, information

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Noun

sign, mark, token, note, symptom mean a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible. sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason. encouraging signs for the economy mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance. a mark of a good upbringing token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible. this gift is a token of our esteem note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic. a note of irony in her writing symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition. rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay

Examples of note in a Sentence

Verb You may have noted my late arrival. The thing to note here is that people are suffering. It's interesting to note how quickly things have changed. Their objections were duly noted. As one official noted, the situation has begun to get out of control. As noted above most people survive the disease. “They've asked us to leave,” he noted with amusement. Noun She wrote a note to remind herself about the appointment. I left you a note on the kitchen table. making notes in the margins of a book She jotted down a few notes during the interview. After class, I usually study my notes and read the next chapter. I can't come to class today. Would you mind taking notes for me? His secretary took notes during our meeting. Please include a brief note about where the picture was taken. He writes in the program notes that the play was inspired by his own childhood. One final note: tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Officers did not note signs of impairment from Israelah and she was ultimately not cited during the stop. — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 Bank of America isn’t the only one to note that investors are starting to get a bit pessimistic. — Will Daniel, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2022 Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has not disclosed specific plans for the old Nordstrom site, except to note that the parcel and adjacent structures will be cleared completely before the year’s end. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 And expect to spend time walking around the vehicle with the representative to note any dings or scratches. — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 While that’s important to note, the point of Monday’s development is that Robinson sided with the league. — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Some of the acts aspire to note-perfect re-creations of Beatles hits. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2022 The critical response — in particular, the divergence of that response from the audience reaction — is interesting to note. — Andy Meek, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 Easton and others further note that, of course, there would be no possibility of surprise; preparations for an invasion are impossible to hide. — Eryk Michael Smith, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Past use of similar malware, the timing of the attacks, other clues from the Roadsweep ransomware note, and activity from actors claiming responsibility for the attacks on Telegram all point to Iran, Mandiant says. — Wired, 5 Aug. 2022 For all his self-refashioning as a model Englishman, Eliot’s advice here seems to me very much in the American grain and strikes a note quite distinct from that of his august contemporaries. — William H. Pritchard, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Each bowl is a different size and volume, meaning each bowl resonates on a different note on the musical scale associated with one of the chakras, or major energy points in the body, Gardner said. — Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Aug. 2022 Automakers are taking note from Netflix and turning toward subscription payment models as an additional revenue stream. — Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022 On a bright note, SeaWorld executives are looking forward to a likely surge in visitation in September and October when the company will showcase special Halloween programming at its SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place parks. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022 George, who shares his first name with his great-great-grandfather King George VI, received congratulatory messages from around the world, including a note from former President Barack Obama. — Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 In his newest note on Medium, Kuo claimed that Sunny Optical is the big winner of Apple’s orders for wide camera 7P lenses. — Chris Smith, BGR, 1 Aug. 2022 The fun per dollar here is hard to match, far outweighing small complaints about its engine note and sound-system quality. — Miles Branman, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022 See More

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History and Etymology for note

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French noter, from Latin notare to mark, note, from nota

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nota mark, character, written note

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note

verb

\ ˈnōt

noted; noting

Kids Definition of note

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to notice or observe with care Note the differences between the two paintings.

2 : to record in writing Let me note down your address.

3 : to make special mention of His speech noted everyone's achievements.

note

noun

Kids Definition of note (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a musical sound : tone

2 : a symbol in music that by its shape and position on the staff shows the pitch of a tone and the length of time it is to be held

3 : the musical call or song of a bird

4 : a quality that shows a feeling There's a note of sadness in your voice.

5 : something written down often to aid the memory I'll make a note of the appointment.

6 : a printed comment in a book that helps explain part of the text

7 : distinction sense 3 artists of note

8 : a short written message or letter a thank-you note

9 : careful notice Please take note of the time.

10 : frame of mind : mood She began the day on a happy note.

11 : a piano key

12 : a written promise to pay a debt

note

noun

Legal Definition of note

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a written promise to pay a debt specifically : promissory note in this entry

— bank note

: a promissory note issued by a bank payable to bearer on demand but without interest and circulating as money

— cognovit note \ käg-ˈnō-vit-, kōg- \

: a note in which the maker acknowledges the debt and authorizes the entry of judgment against him or her without notice or a hearing : a note containing a confession of judgment

— collateral note

: a note secured especially by a collateral mortgage and pledged to secure an obligation of which a hand note usually serves as evidence

— demand note

: a note payable on demand — compare time note in this entry

— floating rate note

: a negotiable note that yields an indexed and periodically adjusted variable rate of interest

— called also floater

— hand note

: a note for an obligation secured by a collateral note

— non-recourse note

: a note whose satisfaction upon default may be obtained only out of the collateral securing it

— promissory note

: a note containing an unconditional promise to pay on demand or at a fixed or determined future time a particular sum of money to or to the order of a specified person or to the bearer

— recourse note

: a note whose satisfaction upon default may be obtained from the debtor's assets other than and in addition to the collateral securing it

— renewal note

: a note that continues an obligation due under a previous note

— tax anticipation note

: a note issued by a state or municipality on pending tax revenue to fund immediate governmental expenditures

— time note

: a note payable at a specified time in the future — compare demand note in this entry

— Treasury note

: a negotiable note issued by the U.S. government with a maturity date of one to ten years from the date of issue

— called also T-note

— compare Treasury bill at bill sense 7, Treasury bond at bond sense 2