noted; noting
Definition of note
(Entry 1 of 2)
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.
note
nounDefinition of note (Entry 2 of 2)
(2) : tone sense 2a
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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The first known use of note was in the 13th century
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