note

Universal Words noun, verb noun to remind you 1 [C] a short piece of writing to help you remember sth: Please make a note of the dates. * He sat taking notes of everything that was said. * She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. * Can I borrow your lecture notes? short letter 2 [C] a short informal letter: Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. * She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. * a suicide note in book 3 [C] a short comment on a word or passage in a book: a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes * See note 3, page 259. seealsoFOOTNOTE information 4 [C,usually pl.] information about a performance, an actor's career, a piece of music, etc. printed in a special book or on a record cover, CD case, etc: The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. * The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. money 5 (also banknote) (both especially BrE) (AmE usually bill) [C] a piece of paper money: a ｣5 note * We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques. in music 6 [C] a single sound of a particular length and PITCH (= how high or low a sound is), made by the voice or a musical instrument; the written or printed sign for a musical note: He played the first few notes of the tune. * high / low notes quality 7 [sing.] ~ (of sth) a particular quality in sth, for example in sb's voice or the atmosphere at an event: There was a note of amusement in his voice. * The year ended on an optimistic note. * On a more serious note (= speaking more seriously)... * On a slightly different note (= changing the subject slightly) let's talk about... official document 8 [C] an official document with a particular purpose: a sick note from your doctor * The buyer has to sign a delivery note as proof of receipt. * Students returning to school after absence must bring a note from their parents. seealsoCREDITNOTE, PROMISSORYNOTE 9 [C] (technical) an official letter from the representative of one government to another: an exchange of diplomatic notes IDIOMS of note of importance or of great interest: a scientist / composer of note * The museum contains nothing of great note. hit / strike the right / wrong note (especially BrE) to do, say or write sth that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion: It is a bizarre tale and the author hits just the right note of horror and disbelief. sound / strike a note (of sth) to express feelings or opinions of a particular kind: She sounded a note of warning in her speech. * The touch of cynicism struck a slightly sour note. take note (of sth) to pay attention to sth and be sure to remember it: Take note of what he says. * Under the new rules the penalty for illegal play is increased. Players take note. moreatCOMPAREv. verb (rather formal) 1 to notice or pay careful attention to sth: [VN] Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. * [V(that)] Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. * [Vwh-] Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. * [VNthat] It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. 2 to mention sth because it is important or interesting: [Vthat] It is worth noting that the most successful companies had the lowest prices. [also VN, also Vwh-, VNthat] PHRASALVERBS note sth<->down to write down sth important so that you will not forget it: The police officer noted down details of the burglary.