What does "noting" mean?

1. (noticing or mentioning) noticing something or mentioning it in speech or writing. 2. (written remarks) the act of making notes or a specific written comment. 3. (nothing) a way of saying 'nothing' in some casual or regional accents.

How do you use "noting"?

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

noting

v. · n. · pron.

US //ˈnoʊtɪŋ// UK //nˈəʊtɪŋ// not·ing

1 noticing or mentioning (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

noticing something or mentioning it in speech or writing.

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

Example

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

Example

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.
- ignoring
- overlooking
2 written remarks (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal

the act of making notes or a specific written comment.

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

Example

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

Example

The careful noting of every transaction ensured that the audit proceeded without any discrepancies or delays.
- annotation
- recording
3 nothing (pron.)
C2 Proficiency Dialect Informal Slang

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

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

Example

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

Example

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

Teacher's tip

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

Last updated June 19, 2026