note

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 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.

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.

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 atmosphere: a note of sarcasm

a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animal: the 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 warning: the note to retreat was sounded

short for promissory note

archaic, or poetic a tune or melody

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)

to make a written note or memorandum of: she noted the date in her diary

to make particular mention of; remark upon: I 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 register: See protest (def. 12)

a less common word for annotate