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
Mr. Sennett had jotted down some notes for a brief address but, overwhelmed with emotions and without his glasses, he said he struggled to read from them.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
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
But when it came to the 10th Symphony, Beethoven didn't leave much behind, other than some musical notes and a handful of ideas he had jotted down.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2021
There on that piece of old paper was the idea just as it had come from Michelangelo’s head to his hand, and he had jotted it down.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
