UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈnəʊt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/noʊt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(nōt)
a brief written record of something to help someone remember something for future reference:She took notes in her English class.
a brief written or printed statement giving information:I left you a note on the refrigerator door.
a short letter:a note of apology.
a reference or comment added to a passage of writing, to give one's source, more information, etc.; a footnote.
an expression of a quality, emotion, etc., that is part of the surroundings; a hint:a note of fear in his voice.
Music and Dance
a tone of a certain pitch, or a sign or character used to represent it in a piece of music.
a sound of musical quality:the beautiful notes of the nightingale.
Businessa certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money; a bill:a bundle of fifty-dollar notes.
v.
to write or mark down briefly; make a record or note of so as to remember later: [~ + object]He noted the professor's comments in the margins.[~ + down + object]Note down this name.
to make particular or special mention of (something): [~ + object]noted the heroic efforts of her staff.[~ + that clause]noted that her staff had done a fine job.
to take notice of; perceive: [~ + object]We noted his reluctance to testify.[~ + that clause]She noted that some people left early.
Idioms
compare notes (on), to share information about:They compared notes on the experience.
of note, having fame or importance:writers of note.
take note (of), to notice: [no object]The sign warned trespassers to take note.[take note of + object]He failed to take note of the warning lights.
note(nōt),USA pronunciationn., v.,not•ed, not•ing. n.
a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
notes, a record or outline of a speech, statement, testimony, etc., or of one's impressions of something.
an explanatory or critical comment, or a reference to some authority quoted, appended to a passage in a book or the like:a note on the origin of the phrase.
a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.
Library Scienceadditional information about a work, such as its special series or some other significant identification, included on the library catalog entry.
a short, informal letter:a thank-you note.
a formal diplomatic or official communication in writing:a note delivered by the ambassador.
Businessa paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note.
Businessa certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money.
eminence, distinction, or reputation:a man of note.
importance or consequence:few events of particular note.
notice, observation, or heed:to take note of warning signs; to be worthy of note.
a characteristic or distinguishing feature:a note of whimsy in the design of the house.
a mark, quality, or indication of something, esp. as a submerged but ubiquitous element:There was just a note of bitterness in his films.
a characteristic way of speaking or thinking:His critics had begun to change their note.
a signal, announcement, or intimation:a note of warning in her voice.
Music and Dance
a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.
a key, as of a piano.
Music and Dancea tone sounded on a musical instrument.
Music and Dancea musical sound or tone.
Music and Dancea melody, tune, or song.
a sound of musical quality, as one uttered by a bird:attentive to the thrush's note.
any call, cry, or sound of a bird, fowl, etc.
a new or unexpected element in a situation.
a mark or sign, as of punctuation, used in writing or printing.
Idiomscompare notes, to exchange views, ideas, or impressions:The returning tourists were sitting on the sun deck comparing notes.
v.t.
to write or mark down briefly; make a memorandum of:to note the places of interest.
to make particular mention of in a writing:She noted their extra efforts in her report.
to annotate.
to observe carefully; give attention or heed to:Note the fine brushwork in this painting.
to take notice of; perceive:We noted his concern at the announcement.
Music and Danceto set down in or furnish with musical notes.
to indicate or designate; signify; denote.
Latin notāre, derivative of the noun, nominal
Old French noter to mark
Medieval Latin nota sign for musical tone, Latin: mark, sign, lettering; (verb, verbal) Middle English noten
a characteristic element or atmosphere: a note of sarcasm
a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animal
any of a series of graphic signs representing a musical sound whose pitch is indicated by position on the stave and whose duration is indicated by the sign's shape
Also called (esp US and Canadian):tonea musical sound of definite fundamental frequency or pitch
a key on a piano, organ, etc
a sound, as from a musical instrument, used as a signal or warning: the note to retreat was sounded
worth noticing or paying attention to; important: nothing of note
strike the right note ⇒ to behave appropriately
strike a false note ⇒ to behave inappropriately
take note ⇒ (often followed by of) to observe carefully; pay close attention (to)
vb (transitive; may take a clause as object)
to notice; perceive
to pay close attention to; observe: they noted every movement
to make a written note or memorandum of: she noted the date in her diary
to make particular mention of; remark upon: I note that you do not wear shoes
to write down (music, a melody, etc) in notes
to take (an unpaid or dishonoured bill of exchange) to a notary public to re-present the bill and if it is still unaccepted or unpaid to note the circumstances in a registerSeeprotest