jot
verb (used with object)
to write or mark down quickly or briefly (usually followed bydown ).
had jotted
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past perfectof jot.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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I chose a company whose name I had jotted down in my notes app a year ago after someone recommended it at a party.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
On the back he had jotted down Mr. Schofield’s name and Florida Department of Corrections number.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2023
One of the passengers had jotted down the passing bus’ license plate number, which was then traced back to one of Dave Matthews band’s tour bus drivers.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
I had jotted down a speech on a piece of paper that was now folded up in my pocket.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 11, 2022
I began to whistle the song that Gabriel had jotted down on the folded piece of paper.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
