note-taker
Americannoun
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a person who makes notes about what is being said in a lecture, meeting, podcast, etc., or about what they are reading.
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a device that does this for a person.
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I used to groan when it was my turn to be the meeting note-taker in a previous job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
Many people probably stick to keyboards and trackpads when using their laptops, but if you’re an avid artist or note-taker, consider a laptop with a touch screen and a stylus.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2021
Whatever his distortions and misjudgments, Bolton is a famously fastidious note-taker.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2020
"Bolton was a voracious note-taker, in every meeting," an administration source told the outlet.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2020
They have heard of the note-taker, and have guessed that I am he!
From Stories and Pictures by Peretz, Isaac Loeb
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