notes

¹ British  

/ nəʊts /

plural noun

1. short descriptive or summarized jottings taken down for future reference

2. a record of impressions, reflections, etc, esp as a literary form

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NOTES ² British  

/ nəʊts /

abbreviation

1. natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery, a surgical technique for operating on internal organs through bodily orifices

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Example Sentences

“We’re not sitting here taking notes, and taking instruction from the U.S.,”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

However, Fatone notes that, in hindsight, his accountant was likely unaware that his regular stream of income was about to be shut off, almost overnight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Reflecting on her success, Lennick notes she's put in the work – the only financial help she's ever had is bank loans.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

As Sevens Report Tom Essaye notes, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment hit an all-time low External link this month—lower than it was during crises like 9/11, the Great Recession, and the pandemic.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The piano player was making an awful racket, pounding out low, somber notes that didn’t fit the mood of the film at all.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu