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Word

noting

Phoneticsnot·ing

US/ˈnoʊtɪŋ/

UK/nˈəʊtɪŋ/

Definitions

01noticing or mentioning

B2

v. noticing something or mentioning it in speech or writing.

v. the act of observing, mentioning, or recording a fact or detail. Often used in formal correspondence to introduce a point.

“It is worth noting that the shop closes early on Sundays.”

“While noting the progress made in the first quarter, the director cautioned that the company still faces significant logistical hurdles.”

Usage

Often used in the phrase 'it is worth noting' to draw attention to a specific detail.

02written remarks

C1

n. the act of making notes or a specific written comment.

n. the process of recording information or a specific instance of a written remark.

“The noting of these details helped the police solve the case.”

“The careful noting of every transaction ensured that the audit proceeded without any discrepancies or delays.”

Formal

03nothing

C2

pron. a way of saying 'nothing' in some casual or regional accents.

pron. a pronunciation spelling of 'nothing', reflecting specific dialectal or informal speech patterns.

“I've got noting to do today, so let's go to the park.”

“The script was written in heavy dialect, with characters frequently using 'noting' instead of 'nothing' to ground the story in its setting.”

Dialect · Informal · Slang

Teaching tip

This is a non-standard spelling used to represent speech; learners should use 'nothing' in all writing.

Synonyms

Real-World Examples

“It’s worth noting that not every hotel has become a flashpoint.”
The Guardian · 13 Aug 2026
“It's worth noting that within urban areas during short rides, children are not required to be in a car seat in a taxi.”
The Local · 12 Aug 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Common
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