note

I. transitive verb (noted; noting) 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 • noter 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