note taker

Jots things down

A note taker is someone who records information during a meeting, lecture, or event.

In academic settings, a note taker may be assigned to assist students with disabilities.

The role can be formal or informal: She served as the official note taker for the committee.

Also spelled notetaker.

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recorder · minutes · jotting · shorthand · pen · notebook · legal pad · transcriber · meeting · meeting minutes · lecture · study session · active listening · clipboard · marginalia · summarizer · listener · documenter

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Opposites
active documentation vs passive reception

note takerdaydreamer

Habitual reverie indulger

bystander · sleeper

recording role vs presenting role

note takerspeaker

One who talks

presenter · lecturer · keynote speaker · instructor · teacher

Family

note, taker, notes, noted, noting, notable, notably, notation, notate

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