noted

[noh-tid]

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adjective

well-known; celebrated; famous: a noted scholar.

provided with musical notation, a musical score, etc.: The text is illustrated with noted examples from the symphonies.

Origin of noted

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at note, -ed²

Related formsnot·ed·ly, adverbnot·ed·ness, nounun·der·not·ed, adjectiveun·not·ed, adjectivewell-not·ed, adjective

Synonyms for noted

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1. distinguished, renowned, eminent.

Antonyms for noted

1. obscure, unknown.

note

[noht]

noun

a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.

notes, a record or outline of a speech, statement, testimony, etc., or of one's impressions of something.

an explanatory or critical comment, or a reference to some authority quoted, appended to a passage in a book or the like: a note on the origin of the phrase.

a brief written or printed statement giving particulars or information.

Library Science. additional information about a work, such as its special series or some other significant identification, included on the library catalog entry.

a short, informal letter: a thank-you note.

a formal diplomatic or official communication in writing: a note delivered by the ambassador.

a paper acknowledging a debt and promising payment; promissory note.

a certificate, as of a government or a bank, accepted as money.

eminence, distinction, or reputation: a man of note.

importance or consequence: few events of particular note.

notice, observation, or heed: to take note of warning signs; to be worthy of note.

a characteristic or distinguishing feature: a note of whimsy in the design of the house.

a mark, quality, or indication of something, especially as a submerged but ubiquitous element: There was just a note of bitterness in his films.

a characteristic way of speaking or thinking: His critics had begun to change their note.

a signal, announcement, or intimation: a note of warning in her voice.

Music.

a sign or character used to represent a tone, its position and form indicating the pitch and duration of the tone.
a key, as of a piano.

a tone sounded on a musical instrument.

a musical sound or tone.

a melody, tune, or song.

a sound of musical quality, as one uttered by a bird: attentive to the thrush's note.

any call, cry, or sound of a bird, fowl, etc.

a new or unexpected element in a situation.

a mark or sign, as of punctuation, used in writing or printing.

verb (used with object), not·ed, not·ing.

to write or mark down briefly; make a memorandum of: to note the places of interest.

to make particular mention of in a writing: She noted their extra efforts in her report.

to annotate.

to observe carefully; give attention or heed to: Note the fine brushwork in this painting.

to take notice of; perceive: We noted his concern at the announcement.

to set down in or furnish with musical notes.

to indicate or designate; signify; denote.

Origin of note

1175–1225; (noun) Middle English (< Old French) < Medieval Latin nota sign for musical tone, Latin: mark, sign, lettering; (v.) Middle English noten < Old French noter to mark < Latin notāre, derivative of the noun

Related formsnot·er, nounpre·note, noun, verb (used with object), pre·not·ed, pre·not·ing.sub·note, nounun·der·note, nounun·not·ing, adjective

Synonyms for note

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1. memorandum, minute. 3. commentary, annotation. 9. bill. 10. repute, celebrity, fame, renown, name. 25. register, record. 29. see, spot, remark. 31. mention.

Synonym study

3. See remark.

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Related Words for noted

renowned, notable, leading, illustrious, recognized, well-known, acclaimed, notorious, distinguished, prominent, esteemed, celebrated, star, name, conspicuous, popular, somebody, celeb, redoubted

Examples from the Web for noted

Contemporary Examples of noted

He noted in his address that both his mother and his father are retired NYPD detectives.
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Michael Daly
December 30, 2014
He noted that some retail stores that benefit from Christmas sales still instruct employees to wish customers “Happy Holidays.”
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December 24, 2014
The Austria-based restaurant was first noted by the scholar and monk Albuin, who was a devout follower of Charlemagne.
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December 20, 2014
And compare, as noted up top, to Secretary Clinton, who spent years quietly pushing a modernized Cuba policy.
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December 19, 2014
Redlich noted that this is another common thread in false confessions.
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December 16, 2014

Historical Examples of noted

Upon her face was still the amused look Percival had noted below.
The Spenders
Harry Leon Wilson
She was quite still, and he noted from the change in her soft breathing that she slept.
The Spenders
Harry Leon Wilson
Yet do I know what a task I have undertaken, because of the knack you are noted for at writing.
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
He noted the direction of Andrew's eyes while he jotted down the items.
Way of the Lawless
Max Brand
Darwin has noted that the condor was only to be found in the neighborhood of such cliffs.
Flying Machines
W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

British Dictionary definitions for noted

noted

adjective

distinguished; celebrated; famous

of special note or significance; noticeablea noted increase in the crime rate

Derived Formsnotedly, adverb

note

noun

a brief summary or record in writing, esp a jotting for future reference

a brief letter, usually of an informal nature

a formal written communication, esp from one government to another

a short written statement giving any kind of information

a critical comment, explanatory statement, or reference in the text of a book, often preceded by a number

short for banknote

a characteristic element or atmospherea note of sarcasm

a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animalthe note of the nightingale

any of a series of graphic signs representing a musical sound whose pitch is indicated by position on the stave and whose duration is indicated by the sign's shape

Also called (esp US and Canadian): tone a musical sound of definite fundamental frequency or pitch

a key on a piano, organ, etc

a sound, as from a musical instrument, used as a signal or warningthe note to retreat was sounded

short for promissory note

archaic, or poetic a tune or melody

of note

distinguished or famousan athlete of note
worth noticing or paying attention to; importantnothing of note

strike the right note to behave appropriately

strike a false note to behave inappropriately

take note (often foll by of) to observe carefully; pay close attention (to)

verb (tr; may take a clause as object)

to notice; perceivehe noted that there was a man in the shadows

to pay close attention to; observethey noted every movement

to make a written note or memorandum ofshe noted the date in her diary

to make particular mention of; remark uponI note that you do not wear shoes

to write down (music, a melody, etc) in notes

to take (an unpaid or dishonoured bill of exchange) to a notary public to re-present the bill and if it is still unaccepted or unpaid to note the circumstances in a registerSee protest (def. 12)

a less common word for annotate

Word Origin for note

C13: via Old French from Latin nota sign, indication

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Word Origin and History for noted

adj.

c.1300, "observed," past participle adjective from note (v.). Meaning "observed for some special quality" is from 1590s. Related: Notedness.

note

c.1300, "a song, music, instrumental music; a musical note," from Latin nota "letter, character, note," originally "a mark, sign, means of recognition," which is perhaps related to notus, past participle of noscere (Old Latin *gnoscere) "to know" (see know). Meaning "notice, attention, reputation" is early 14c. Meaning "brief writing" is from 1540s.

note

c.1200, "observe, take mental note of, mark carefully," from Old French noter "indicate, designate; take note of, write down," from Latin notare "to mark, to note, to make a note," from nota "mark, sign, note, character, letter" (see note (n.)). Meaning "to set in writing" is from early 14c. Related: Noted; noting.

Idioms and Phrases with noted

note

see bread and butter letter (note); compare notes; make a note of; of note; strike the right note; take note; take notes.