noted

[noh-tid]

adjective

1. well-known; celebrated; famous.

   a noted scholar.

   Synonyms: eminent, renowned, distinguished
   Antonyms: unknown, obscure

2. provided with musical notation, a musical score, etc..

   The text is illustrated with noted examples from the symphonies.

noted

/ ˈnəʊtɪd /

adjective

1. distinguished; celebrated; famous

2. of special note or significance; noticeable

   a noted increase in the crime rate

Other Word Forms

• notedly adverb
• notedness noun
• undernoted adjective
• unnoted adjective
• well-noted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noted¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; note + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The party's annual conference is an increasingly professional affair and Reform's sustained lead in the opinion polls has clearly been noted by public affairs professionals.

From BBC

But a judge ruled Ms Lanuszka had been unfairly dismissed from her job, and noted her boss had also used a computer for personal reasons at work.

From BBC

The group has issued its own immunization schedule for children, and noted that it does not endorse the CDC’s revised child immunization schedule.

From Los Angeles Times

In his reporting, Torre noted that Leonard’s contract with Aspiration included an unusual clause that said the company could terminate the endorsement agreement if Leonard was no longer a member of the Clippers.

From Los Angeles Times

The Republican lawmaker noted that Kennedy had accused some scientists of lying in his responses during the hearing.

From BBC

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