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take notes

делать записи

Meaning of take notes

write key points

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EN-UK/tə ˈteɪk nəʊts/
EN-US/ˈteɪk noʊts/
take notes
take notes - делать записи
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take notes with Russian translation

take notes usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Во время онлайн-лекции я обычно делаю записи на планшете, чтобы потом повторить.

During the live lecture I usually take notes on my tablet to review later.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Когда преподаватель показывает слайды, постарайтесь делать записи основных мыслей, а не каждого слова.

When the instructor shows slides, try to take notes of the main ideas, not every word.

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take notes belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

take notesделать записи
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

take notes synonyms

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jot down
Informal: to write something quickly and briefly, often for personal use.
write down
Direct and neutral: to put information on paper or a device in writing.
record
Broader term: can mean audio/video recording or documenting information, not only writing notes.
summarize
To give a brief statement of the main points; focuses on condensing information rather than verbatim notes.
outline
To give the main features or a general plan/structure rather than detailed notes.
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jot down

Informal: to write something quickly and briefly, often for personal use.

A2Often

I’ll just jot down her number and call later.

W
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write down

Direct and neutral: to put information on paper or a device in writing.

A2Very Often

Write down the address so you don’t forget it.

🇬🇧en

Broader term: can mean audio/video recording or documenting information, not only writing notes.

A2Often

The meeting was recorded for people who couldn’t attend.

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summarize

To give a brief statement of the main points; focuses on condensing information rather than verbatim notes.

A2Often

Can you summarize the chapter in a few sentences?

🇬🇧en

To give the main features or a general plan/structure rather than detailed notes.

A2Rarely

She outlined her argument before writing the full essay.

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annotate

To add notes or comments to a text; more specific than general note‑taking.

A2Rarely

I annotated the article with comments for discussion.

🇬🇧en

To mark or emphasize important parts of a text; not necessarily creating full notes.

A2Often

Highlight the key points in the chapter before the test.

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take notes meaning: what does it mean?

write key points

take notes pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

take notes is pronounced as /tə ˈteɪk nəʊts/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

take notes definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

During the live lecture I usually take notes on my tablet to review later. Translation: Во время онлайн-лекции я обычно делаю записи на планшете, чтобы потом повторить.

Is take notes part of Online Learning vocabulary?

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Is take notes part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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