note
• noun 1 a brief written record of facts, topics, or thoughts, used as an aid to memory. 2 a short written message or document. 3 Brit. a banknote. 4 a single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or voice, or a symbol representing this. 5 a bird’s song or call. 6 a particular quality or tone expressing a mood or attitude. 7 a basic component of a fragrance or flavour. • verb 1 pay attention to. 2 record in writing. — PHRASES hit the right (or wrong) note say or do something in the right (or wrong) way. of note important. take note pay attention. — ORIGIN from Latin nota ‘a mark’ and notare ‘to mark’.
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