I. ˈnōt transitive verb
( not·ed ; not·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French noter, from Latin notare to mark, note, from nota
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : to notice or observe with care
b. : to record or preserve in writing
2.
a. : to make special mention of or remark on
b. : indicate , show
• not·er noun
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin nota mark, character, written note
Date: 13th century
1.
a.
(1) obsolete : melody , song
(2) : tone 2a
(3) : call , sound ; especially : the musical call of a bird
b. : a written symbol used to indicate duration and pitch of a tone by its shape and position on the staff
2.
a. : a characteristic feature (as of odor or flavor)
b. : something (as an emotion or disposition) like a note in tone or resonance
a note of sadness
end on a high note
3.
a.
(1) : memorandum
(2) : a condensed or informal record
b.
(1) : a brief comment or explanation
(2) : a printed comment or reference set apart from the text
c.
(1) : a written promise to pay a debt
(2) : a piece of paper money
(3) : a government or corporate bond usually with a maturity of between two and ten years
d.
(1) : a short informal letter
(2) : a formal diplomatic communication
e. : a scholarly or technical essay shorter than an article and restricted in scope
f. : a sheet of notepaper
4.
a. : distinction , reputation
a figure of international note
b. : observation , notice
took full note of the proceedings
c. : knowledge , information
Synonyms: see sign
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