note-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: observe, perceive

Examples:
They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing.
She noted that someone was following her.
Take note of this chemical reaction.
He noted a small opening in the wall where light shone through.
Please note that tomorrow you must use the back entrance to the building.

Mappings:
VerbNet: sight-30.2
FrameNet: Becoming_aware
PropBank: note.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 3

Sense Number 2: make a written note of something

Commentary:
NOTE: CAREFUL: The text must indicate in some way that writing is involved in order for you to select this sense! Ex: "She noted everything he said," should be tagged as sense 1; "She noted everything he said *in her diary*" would be tagged as sense 2.

Examples:
She noted everything he said in her small diary.
You'd better note this down unless your memory is really good!

Mappings:
VerbNet: say-37.7-1
FrameNet: Statement
PropBank: note.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4