Latin abbreviation🔤 abbreviation
N.B.
note well; take note
What it means
N.B. stands for the Latin 'nota bene,' meaning 'note well' or 'pay attention.' It flags an important point the reader shouldn't overlook, often in footnotes, instructions, or formal writing.
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Examples
- N.B. the museum is closed on Mondays.
- N.B.: late submissions will not be accepted.
- He added an N.B. at the bottom of the memo.
- N.B. these prices exclude tax.
Where it comes from
From Latin 'nota bene.' Once standard in scholarly and business writing, it now feels slightly formal but still appears in notes and fine print.
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