Synonyms of jotting

jotting

noun

ˈjä-tiŋ 

as in note

a usually brief written reminder

the judges reviewed their jottings one last time before selecting the pinot noir as the best wine of the tasting overall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• note
• notation
• memo
• memorandum
• writing
• report
• minutes
• memoir
• memorial
• document
• protocol
• line
• bordereau

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jotting

Reading the whole bill feels like scrolling social media and jotting down every commenter’s ideas on what needs fixing. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

It’s made for serious note-taking, sketching, and full-on creative work, but even everyday stuff like jotting lists feels smoother. — PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025

Other jurors appeared curious and quizzical, some looking at Cassie or jotting notes. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025

Teddy would spend a wedding reception jotting game-changing surgical ideas onto a napkin. — Laura Bradley, Vulture, 9 May 2025

Though e-notes are starting to offer color E Ink jotting possibilities, many users outside of artistic and creative spaces will likely employ simple black on white for much of their scribbling endeavors. — Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025

The two got to bonding over a routine of beers and jigsaw puzzles, and one afternoon, when Ruth was robbed, Gibbs gave pursuit in his truck, with Ruth riding shotgun/jotting down the thieves’ plate. — Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024

Still, sketching or jotting notes on the Note Air 4C is a joy, giving the sensation of pencil on paper. — Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024