note

note1 [ nout ] noun count ***

▸ 1 short bit of writing

▸ 2 detailed information

▸ 3 sound/sign in music

▸ 4 feeling/thought

▸ 5 piece of paper money

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) a short letter to someone:

I sent a note to Jane thanking her for the meal.

There's a note from Dad on the table.

write someone a note: I've written him a note asking him to meet me tonight.

leave someone a note: We left them a note saying dinner was in the fridge.

a ) something that you write down to remind you of something:

make a note of something: I've made a note of what needs to be repaired.

b ) an extra piece of information about something in a book:

See note on page 10.

c ) a short official document, especially one that you sign:

Did you receive a delivery note with the goods?

2. ) notes plural details from something such as a lecture or a book that you write down so that you can remember them:

I wasn't there can I borrow your notes?

take notes: It'll help you later if you take notes.

copious notes (=a lot of notes): She had listened carefully and taken copious notes.

a ) printed information that gives you help or advice on a particular subject:

a company that publishes study notes

b ) a collection of written information relating to a particular person:

Ask your doctor if you want to see your medical notes.

We keep notes on all our clients.

3. ) an individual sound in music. A group of notes played together is called a chord and a series of notes that form a separate set is called a scale:

See if you can sing this note.

He played a few notes on the piano.

a ) a written sign that represents a musical note

4. ) usually singular the feelings or thoughts of people in a particular situation:

on a humorous/positive/negative etc. note: His presidency began on an optimistic note.

I'd like to end the discussion on a more cheerful note.

a ) a way of speaking or writing that shows what someone's feelings are:

There was an impatient note in her voice.

note of: a note of sadness in his letter

5. ) MAINLY BRITISH a piece of paper money

compare notes

if two people compare notes, they talk about something to find out if they have the same information or opinions about it:

compare notes on: The kids were comparing notes on their latest CDs.

make a mental note

to try to keep something in your mind so that you will not forget it:

He made a mental note to ask Kate about it later.

of note FORMAL

important or famous:

There's nothing of note in his report.

Several writers of note will be at the conference.

strike/sound a note

to create a particular mood by the way that you speak or behave:

Although developments are generally good others have sounded a note of caution.

He has struck the right note by praising their work.

take note

to notice something and try to remember it because you think it is important:

When the people speak with such passion, politicians should take note.

take note of: I took note of what she said.

worthy of note FORMAL

important or interesting:

The following points are worthy of note.

worthy of note that: It is worthy of note that these systems are used worldwide.

note

note 2 [ nout ] verb transitive ***

1. ) FORMAL to notice or realize something:

Liz noted the changes with satisfaction.

Some differences have been noted.

note that: Please note that all passengers must have a valid passport.

it is important/interesting to note that: It is interesting to note that government money was used to fund their operations.

2. ) often passive FORMAL to mention something:

The growth of trade was noted in the last conference.

As noted earlier, his plans were rejected.

3. ) note or note down to write something down so that you will have a record of it:

Isabel noted the details in her diary.

Her answers were noted down on the chart.

be noted for

if a person or thing is noted for something such as an ability or quality, they are well known for having it:

The area is noted for its vineyards.

He is not noted for his sense of humor.