Search results for 'note':

note noun 1 (often notes) a brief written record made for later reference • took a note of the number. 2 a short informal letter • a note of thanks. 3 a brief comment explaining a textual point, etc. Often in compounds • a footnote • endnote. 4 a short account or essay. 5 a a banknote; b a promissory note. 6 especially in diplomacy: a formal communication. 7 attention; notice • buildings worthy of note. 8 distinction; eminence • women of note. 9 music a a written symbol indicating the pitch and length of a musical sound; b the sound itself; c a key on a keyboard instrument. 10 especially poetic the call or cry of a bird or animal. 11 an impression conveyed; feeling; mood • with a note of panic in her voice. verb (noted, noting) 1 (also note something down) to write it down. 2 to notice something; to be aware of it. 3 to pay close attention to something. 4 to mention or to remark upon something. 5 music to write down (music) in notes. 6 to annotate something. noted adj 1 famous; eminent • a noted surgeon • noted for his use of colour. 2 notorious. notedly adverb. noteless adj. compare notes to exchange ideas and opinions, especially about a particular person, event or thing. of note 1 well-known; distinguished. 2 significant; worthy of attention. strike a false note to act or speak inappropriately. strike the right note to act or speak appropriately. take note (often take note of something) to observe it carefully, to pay attention to it.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin nota a mark or sign.