jotted; jotting
: to write briefly or hurriedly : set down in the form of a note
jot this down
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Noun
it's obvious that he doesn't have a jot of interest in history
Verb
He paused to jot a few notes on a slip of paper.
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For the one who takes the nicest notes and jots down pretty much everything, get them a more sustainable option.
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
With Sara on her way to the hospital, Cornwell turned to Easton and asked him what happened, jotting down notes for his official report.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
To those that have already made their mind up about migrants and Muslims, Fall’s film won’t make a jot of difference.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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For the one who takes the nicest notes and jots down pretty much everything, get them a more sustainable option.
—Mia Maguire, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Their smooth writing and comfortable grip are ideal for grading papers and jotting quick notes.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
With Sara on her way to the hospital, Cornwell turned to Easton and asked him what happened, jotting down notes for his official report.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Jot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jot. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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jot
1 of 2 noun
: the least bit
jot
2 of 2 verb
jotted; jotting
: to make a brief note of
jot this down
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