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note

note [ nōt ]


noun  (plural notes)
Definition:
 
1. jotted record or summary: something written down, often in abbreviated form, as a record or reminder
Fortunately, I'd made a note of her phone number.

2. informal letter: a short written message or informal letter

3. official letter: a formal communication in writing, especially between governments

4. item of supplementary information: a piece of additional information about something in a printed text, usually given at the bottom of the page or at the end

5. U.K. money 
Same as  bill1n (sense 7)


6. finance 
Same as  promissory note


7. musical or vocal sound: a sound of a distinct pitch, quality, or duration produced by a musical instrument or by the voice

8. symbol in music: in written or printed music, a symbol representing a specific sound

9. key on keyboard: a black or white key of a piano or other keyboard instrument

10. indication of mood: a tone in the voice or in writing, or an attitude or atmosphere, that indicates feelings or mood
a note of urgency
The meeting closed on an optimistic note.

11. hint: a hint or suggestion of something

12. distinction: distinction or excellence
a writer of note



plural noun notes 
Definition:
 
summary for future reference: a summary of important facts or points written down by a listener, e.g. by a student during a lesson



transitive verb  (past and past participle not·ed, present participle not·ing, 3rd person present singular notes)
Definition:
 
1. observe something: to notice or remember something by paying special attention to it

2. mention something: to mention something important

3. write something down: to write down something important as a record or reminder

[13th century. Via Old French note "sign" < Latin nota "sign, mark"]

not·er noun

compare notes to exchange opinions or ideas about something

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