noted

1. 1
   verb

   Simple past tense and past participle of note.

   The judge noted the defendant's cooperation during sentencing.

   Several reviewers noted the book's careful research.

   Note

   One spelling does double duty. It is the simple past in Meline noted that the rebozo had almost disappeared, and the past participle after have or be (has noted, was noted). Followed by a that-clause, it reports a remark rather than mere noticing. It also carries a banker's sense: a bill noted by a notary has its refusal of acceptance recorded on the back, as grounds for a protest.

2. 2
   adjective

   Well known and respected because of one's reputation; famous or celebrated.

   The conference attracted several noted scientists from around the world.

   She is noted for her groundbreaking research in genetics.

   Similarfamous, renowned, celebrated, eminent, distinguished

   Oppositeunknown, obscure

   Note

   A participle that hardened into an adjective: what has been widely noticed comes to be well known. It compares with more and most (one of the most noted architects) rather than by adding endings. Before a noun it simply means famous (a noted authority). After be with for, as in noted for her research, it sits close to the past participle of note, where a passive reading, 'remarked on', can also apply.

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