English Language & Usage Asked on February 15, 2021
I understand note as a verb means
But I found it confusing when it comes to the definition 1 and 2. Let’s look at the sentences below.
- Please note that their valid ranges of usage were complementary. (=Please pay attention that…)
- We noted that their valid ranges of usage were complementary. (=We noticed/saw/knew/undertood that..)
- I wish to note that their valid ranges of usage were complementary. (=I wish to point out that…)
- The professor noted in class that their valid ranges of usage were complementary. (without context, I think this sentence can be
understood as "The professor noticed that.." or "The professor
mentioned that…)
Do I understand it correctly? Shall we pay special attention to the usage of "note" to avoid the ambiguity?
1 and 2 above both refer to a more detailed observation; either it stood out to the observer (2), or the audience should take care to make it stand out to them (1). The subject helps disambiguate the meaning here, because it identifies who acted or to whom the action happened.
Answered by FeliniusRex on February 15, 2021
If you look it up in Merriam-Webster, it is clearly explained that "note" as a verb could have the following 4 basic meanings: 1. notice 2. record in writing 3. mention 4. show
So, it is the context that tells us which of the meanings it bears.
You may want to check out this link for details: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/note
Answered by Cyrus on February 15, 2021
The professor noted in class that their valid ranges of usage were complementary.
Most people who read this would assume that the professor was mentioning it or pointing it out for their students. If the professor noticed it for the first time in class, i.e. had a sudden epiphany about it, it would probably be phrased with a different verb, e.g.:
The professor realized in class that their valid ranges of usage were complementary.
Answered by Rivers McForge on February 15, 2021
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