verb
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noting
NOH-tihng
Noting (verb) means writing something down or mentioning it so it is recorded or remembered. Example: “I am noting down your phone number so I can ring you tomorrow.”
verb
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Writing something down or mentioning it so it is recorded or remembered.
"I am noting down your phone number so I can ring you tomorrow."
"She spent the meeting noting every decision the team made."
"The inspector walked the site, noting each safety issue as he found it."
How to use noting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRecording or pointing out a fact so it isn't forgotten.
Common pairings
worth noting
noting that...
noting down details
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What does “noting” mean?
The word “noting” means writing something down or mentioning it so it is recorded or remembered. In plain terms, recording or pointing out a fact so it isn't forgotten.
How do you pronounce “noting”?
“Noting” is pronounced NOH-tihng (/ˈnoʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “noting” in a sentence?
Here is “noting” used in a sentence: “She spent the meeting noting every decision the team made.”
What part of speech is “noting”?
“Noting” is a verb.
Is “noting” a common word?
“Noting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "noting" and "noticing"?
Noticing means becoming aware of something, while noting means writing it down or mentioning it so it is recorded or remembered. You might notice a mistake without saying anything, but once you point it out or record it, you are noting it.
Is it spelled "noting" or "noteing"?
The correct spelling is "noting". When "note" takes the -ing ending, the silent final e is dropped, just as "make" becomes "making". "Noteing" is always a misspelling.
What is the difference between "noting" and "notating"?
Noting simply means recording or mentioning something, while notating means writing something out in a formal notation system, such as music or dance notation. In everyday writing, "noting" is almost always the word you want.
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