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Nota bene
“Note well.”
Latin expression
Translation
What does “Nota bene” mean?
Nota bene translates as “Note well.”
It draws attention to something important. Its abbreviation ‘N.B.’ is common in writing.
Origin
The story behind it
A Latin phrase used by scholars and writers to mark important remarks.
When to use it
How to use “Nota bene”
A useful sign for a teacher’s board or a notebook cover.
- Latin
- Nota bene
- English
- Note well.
- Source
- Latin expression
- Era
- Early modern
- Theme
- Communication
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