Definition

A short written note or reminder, often made quickly.

Example

She made a jotting on her notepad to remember the meeting time.

Conversation

I was just jotting down some ideas for my project.

Oh, that sounds interesting! What kind of ideas?

Just some quick notes to help me organize my thoughts, you know?

I get it! Those jottings can really make a difference when planning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jotting → The word 'jotting' is derived from 'jot' (from Middle English *jotten*, meaning to write quickly) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Thus, 'jotting' refers to the action of writing something down quickly or briefly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'jot' as a quick way to write something down, and the '-ing' shows that it's the action of doing that. So, jotting means the act of writing quickly.

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