takes notes
Documents spoken information
Takes notes means to write down information during a lecture, meeting, reading, or other activity for later reference.
The phrase emphasizes the ongoing process: She takes notes on her laptop during class.
Someone who takes good notes captures key points efficiently.
The activity can be literal or digital—pen on paper or typing on a device.
- jottingWriting briefly
- scribblingIllegible hasty writing
- pen and paperBasic tools for correspondence
- observesPerceives and notes
- attendsIs present at
pays attention · active listening · recording · pencil · scribe · lecture · shorthand · classroom · study session · bullet points · court proceedings · outlining · marginalia · summarizing · transcription · stenography · handwriting · comprehension