Dictionary
note
Pronunciation: (nōt), [key]
—n., v., not•ed, not•ing.
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n.
1. a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
2. notes,a record or outline of a speech, statement, testimony, etc., or of one's impressions of something.
3. 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.
4. a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.
5. Library Science.additional information about a work, such as its special series or some other significant identification, included on the library catalog entry.
6. a short, informal letter:
a thank-you note.
7. a formal diplomatic or official communication in writing:
a note delivered by the ambassador.
8. a paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note.
9. a certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money.
10. eminence, distinction, or reputation:
a man of note.
11. importance or consequence:
few events of particular note.
12. notice, observation, or heed:
to take note of warning signs; to be worthy of note.
13. a characteristic or distinguishing feature:
a note of whimsy in the design of the house.
14. a mark, quality, or indication of something, esp. as a submerged but ubiquitous element:
There was just a note of bitterness in his films.
15. a characteristic way of speaking or thinking:
His critics had begun to change their note.
16. a signal, announcement, or intimation:
a note of warning in her voice.
17. Music.
a. a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.
b. a key, as of a piano.
18. a tone sounded on a musical instrument.
19. a musical sound or tone.
20. a melody, tune, or song.
21. a sound of musical quality, as one uttered by a bird:
attentive to the thrush's note.
22. any call, cry, or sound of a bird, fowl, etc.
23. a new or unexpected element in a situation.
24. a mark or sign, as of punctuation, used in writing or printing.
25. compare notes, to exchange views, ideas, or impressions:
The returning tourists were sitting on the sun deck comparing notes.
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v.t.
1. to write or mark down briefly; make a memorandum of:
to note the places of interest.
2. to make particular mention of in a writing:
She noted their extra efforts in her report.
3. to annotate.
4. to observe carefully; give attention or heed to:
Note the fine brushwork in this painting.
5. to take notice of; perceive:
We noted his concern at the announcement.
6. to set down in or furnish with musical notes.
7. to indicate or designate; signify; denote.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
