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Definition of note
noted
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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 Wilkinsonb : 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.
noter
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Examples of note in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of note from the Web
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So far, their picks have miserably underperformed, as noted in the recent scathing audit by Alverez & Marsal.
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Still, as Deadline noted on Friday, True Detective has not received the formal green light for a third season.
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As my colleague Eric Levitz noted at the time, however, the Cruz proposal represented a sneaky, collateral attack on the risk pools that make insurance affordable for sick folks:
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As Bedard noted, one of the real keys was pressure with a four-man rush.
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Trump’s coalition was also, as often noted, far more ideologically diverse than the traditional GOP base.
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As Schueller noted, that 1990 study indicating a causal link between aluminum and Alzheimer’s was discredited.
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As noted by Emily Peck at HuffPost, the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are setting the stage to cut key health and economic programs that benefit many of the most vulnerable Americans.
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As noted, Parker is also contending with the clichéd perils of high school.
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Origin and Etymology of note
Middle English, from Anglo-French noter, from Latin notare to mark, note, from nota
note
Definition of note
1a (1) obsolete : melody, song (2) : tone 2a (3) : call, sound; especially : the musical call of a birdb : 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 recordb (1) : a brief comment or explanation (2) : a printed comment or reference set apart from the textc (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 yearsd (1) : a short informal letter (2) : a formal diplomatic communicatione : a scholarly or technical essay shorter than an article and restricted in scopef : a sheet of notepaper
4a : distinction, reputation a figure of international noteb : observation, notice took full note of the proceedingsc : knowledge, information
Examples of note in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of note from the Web
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Take notes, Joo has 5 must-remember tips for a seamless move-in with your S.O. No IKEA therapist necessary.
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Below is the full interview between Fox's Ainsley Earhardt, Trump and first lady Melania Trump, along with our notes and analysis.
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Council leaders took note but added $50,000 to hire one new public defender.
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Those players can especially savor their meal and the team can leave on a high note.
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End on a sweet note with chocolate samples at Chi Chocolat.
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Finally, a couple of California appellation rosés that hit all the right notes.
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Around 4:30 p.m., police said, two men handed a note to a Walmart employee, demanding cash.
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Of note, UAB has a verbal commitment from Detroit transfer forward Jaleel Hogan.
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Illustration of note
Origin and Etymology of note
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nota mark, character, written note
Synonym Discussion of note
NOTE Defined for English Language Learners
note
playDefinition of note for English Language Learners
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: to notice or pay attention to (something)
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: to say or write (something)
note
Definition of note for English Language Learners
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: a short piece of writing that is used to help someone remember something
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notes : an informal written record of things that are said and done
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: a short piece of writing that gives you information : a brief comment or explanation
NOTE Defined for Kids
Definition of note for Students
noted
;noting
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.
Definition of note for Students
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 3 artists of note
8 : a short written message or letter a thank-you note
Law Dictionary
note
Legal Definition of note
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 7, Treasury bond at bond 2 b : a piece of paper money
2 : an exposition on a law-related topic especially found in a law review
note
Legal Definition of note
noted
noting
1 : to recognize the existence or presence of noted probable jurisdiction
2 : to make a notarial memorandum of nonpayment of (a negotiable instrument) on presentation
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