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| note [ nōt ] |
noun (plural notes) |
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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.
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2. informal letter: a short written message or informal letter
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3. official letter: a formal communication in writing, especially between governments
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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
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5. U.K. money
Same as bill1n (sense 7)
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6. finance
Same as promissory note
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7. musical or vocal sound: a sound of a distinct pitch, quality, or duration produced by a musical instrument or by the voice
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8. symbol in music: in written or printed music, a symbol representing a specific sound
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9. key on keyboard: a black or white key of a piano or other keyboard instrument
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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.
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11. hint: a hint or suggestion of something
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12. distinction: distinction or excellence
a writer of note
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plural noun notes |
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summary for future reference: a summary of important facts or points written down by a listener, e.g. by a student during a lesson
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transitive verb (past and past participle not·ed, present participle not·ing, 3rd person present singular notes) |
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1. observe something: to notice or remember something by paying special attention to it
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2. mention something: to mention something important
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3. write something down: to write down something important as a record or reminder
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| [13th century. Via Old French note "sign" < Latin nota "sign, mark"] |
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| not·er noun |
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compare notes to exchange opinions or ideas about something
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