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jotting

American  
[jot-ing] / ˈdʒɒt ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person who jots.

  2. a quickly written or brief note; memorandum.

jotting British  
/ ˈdʒɒtɪŋ /

noun

  1. something jotted down

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Etymology

Origin of jotting

First recorded in 1800–10; jot + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Try jotting down three fractions separated by multiplication signs: earnings/sales x sales/assets x assets/equity.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

We’ve all sat across from people on laptops and smartphones and wondered whether they were jotting down bullet points or shopping early Black Friday deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

In a night game in Baltimore last month, Sonoda took notes as usual, jotting down pitches types and their locations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Williams recommends jotting down the fears about money that are holding you back.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2024

She had been jotting the callers’ names in Morrie’s small black appointment book.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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