Collins English-English Dictionary

note [nəυt]

1. 1. n tone a musical sound of definite fundamental frequency or pitch

2. 2. n a brief summary or record in writing, esp a jotting for future reference

3. 3. n a brief letter, usually of an informal nature

4. 4. n a formal written communication, esp from one government to another

5. 5. n a short written statement giving any kind of information

6. 6. n a critical comment, explanatory statement, or reference in the text of a book, often preceded by a number

7. 7. n short for banknote

8. 8. n a characteristic element or atmosphere

   a note of sarcasm

9. 9. n a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animal

   the note of the nightingale

10. 10. n any of a series of graphic signs representing a musical sound whose pitch is indicated by position on the stave and whose duration is indicated by the sign's shape

11. 11. n a key on a piano, organ, etc

12. 12. n a sound, as from a musical instrument, used as a signal or warning

    the note to retreat was sounded

13. 13. n short for promissory note

14. 14. n [archaic or poetic] a tune or melody

15. 15. vt. [tr; may take a clause as object] to notice; perceive

    he noted that there was a man in the shadows

16. 16. vt. to pay close attention to; observe

    they noted every movement

17. 17. vt. to make a written note or memorandum of

    she noted the date in her diary

18. 18. vt. to make particular mention of; remark upon

    I note that you do not wear shoes

19. 19. vt. to write down (music, a melody, etc) in notes

20. 20. vt. to take (an unpaid or dishonoured bill of exchange) to a notary public to re-present the bill and if it is still unaccepted or unpaid to note the circumstances in a register - See protest

21. 21. vt. a less common word for annotate

22. 22. vt. See also notes

23. 23. vt. [Etymology] C13: via Old French from Latin nota sign, indication