a short paper that quickly and effectively informs a decision maker about an issue

A rundown (rough outline) of a situation, event, etc.

A message, usually a written note, left by someone who later attempts or commits suicide, usually explaining the reason for the suicide.

plural of suicide note

(finance) A bond that takes priority for receipt of principal and interest over other debt securities sold by the issuer in the event the issuer goes bankrupt.

plural of c-note

(US, informal) A one-hundred dollar banknote. / (music) The lowest note of an instrument, written below the staff and the D note.

(finance) A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees; the primary purposes of a promissory note are to evidence the debt obligation incurred, and to establish terms for payment thereof.

(Canada, US, music) A note having one-eighth the duration of a whole note; a quaver

A commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer to cancel part or all of an earlier invoice.