note-taking — the practice or skill of writing down important information during lectures, meetings, or while reading
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice or skill of writing down important information during lectures, meetings, or while reading
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnoʊt ˌteɪkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My note-taking during math class looks like ancient hieroglyphics that even I can't decode later.
- She developed her own note-taking system using colors and symbols.
- His note-taking is so fast that his pen needs a seatbelt.
note-taking
NOUN[/ˈnoʊt ˌteɪkɪŋ/]
the practice or skill of writing down important information during lectures, meetings, or while reading
the practice or skill of writing down important information during lectures, meetings, or while reading
Soul-shaking lectures deserve dedicated note-taking about vote-taking!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Note-taking combines two etymologically distinct elements: 'note' derives from Latin 'nota' meaning 'mark' or 'sign', while 'take' originates from Old Norse 'taka' meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'. The compound emerged to describe the act of capturing and recording information in written form.
Breakdown
note- (from Latin nota, 'mark/sign') + -taking (from Old Norse taka, 'to grasp/seize'); the gerund suffix -ing converts 'take' to its verbal noun form, creating a compound denoting the action of capturing information through written notation.
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📝Examples
“My note-taking during math class looks like ancient hieroglyphics that even I can't decode later.”
“She developed her own note-taking system using colors and symbols.”
“His note-taking is so fast that his pen needs a seatbelt.”
“The professor recommended using the Cornell note-taking method for better organization.”
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