- note
- noun1》 a brief written record of facts, topics, or thoughts, used as an aid to memory.↘an annotation.2》 a short informal written message.↘a short official document of certification.↘an official letter sent from the representative of one government to another.3》 Brit. a banknote.↘a written promise or notice of payment of various kinds.4》 a single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice.↘a written sign representing the pitch and duration of such a sound.↘a key of a piano or similar instrument.5》 a bird's song or call, or a single tone in this.6》 a particular quality or tone expressing a mood or attitude: there was a note of scorn in her voice.7》 any of the basic components of a fragrance or flavour.verb1》 pay attention to.2》 record in writing.Phraseshit (or strike) the right (or wrong) note say or do something in the right (or wrong) way.of note important.strike (or sound) a note of express (a particular feeling or view).take note pay attention.OriginME: from OFr. note (n.), noter (v.), from L. nota 'a mark', notare 'to mark'.
English new terms dictionary. 2014.