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crude notes
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2 human-written examples
The three women said they would come to work to find condoms, panties and crude notes at their work stations.
News & Media
I refer, of course, to the euro – because, once you get past the crude notes and coins, what could be more satisfactorily airy than the optimal conditions for a currency union across 17 nations?
News & Media
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Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
"[PDSI] is simple, but it's relatively crude," he notes.
Science & Research
Murphy says a close below $62.50 would complete a bearish head and shoulders top for crude, and notes last week's downside reversals on heavy volume for the exchange traded Energy Select Sector SPDR and the Oil Service HOLDRs Trust.
News & Media
Singaporean cartoonist Morgan Chua believed that Lat "managed to create an impressively local style while remaining original", and although comics historian Isao Shimizu found Lat's lines "somewhat crude", he noted that the cartoonist's work was "highly original" and "full of life".
Wiki
By adding more production in North America (AmeriSteel has production capacity of 1.8 million metric tons of crude steel annually), notes Peruzzi, Gerdau now has more stable, dollar-based revenues and earnings.
News & Media
Besides its forward and linguistically engaging text, the book gathers weird handwritten crib notes, crude drawings, photography, hyper-shaped paragraphs, and verse to assemble an experience both tricky and spinning in how it works around the reader.
News & Media
The first America tends to make the finer-sounding speeches, and the second America often strikes cruder, more xenophobic notes.
News & Media
His facile, splashy, rotten style makes a shallow, remantic director like Claude ambition And at the risk of being crude, I here note the wish that Mr. Same would add "writer-director" to the list of his former occupations.
News & Media
I did post one thought on Twitter which I think encapsulates some important elements of what happened: Reports on crude oil markets noted small fluctuations in crude prices today, mostly related to economic activity on the demand side of the oil business.
News & Media
Zones of inhibition of the crude extracts were noted.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing the content of notes, use stronger, more descriptive adjectives such as "offensive", "vulgar", or "explicit" for greater impact. The phrase "crude notes" can sometimes be vague.
Common error
Avoid using "crude notes" to describe harmless or insignificant jottings. The word "crude" implies a lack of refinement, but can also suggest vulgarity. For simple, unrefined notes, consider terms like "rough notes" or "basic notes".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "crude notes" primarily functions as a noun phrase, often serving as the object of a verb or preposition. It describes writings or drawings characterized by a lack of refinement or sophistication. As shown by Ludwig, examples often involve offensive or unprofessional content.
Frequent in
News & Media
50%
Science
41%
Wiki
9%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The term "crude notes" is a noun phrase used to describe writings or drawings lacking refinement or sophistication. Ludwig analysis indicates that its grammatical function is typically as an object, and its communicative purpose is to categorize such material. While grammatically correct, its usage is infrequent and often associated with negative contexts, such as offensive or unprofessional content. As such the term is considered more applicable in informal or neutral settings, and alternative phrases may be more appropriate in formal contexts. Its frequency is rare and primarily appears in the News & Media and Science. Remember to consider the context carefully when using this phrase to avoid unintended implications of vulgarity or lack of skill.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
vulgar annotations
Replaces "crude" with "vulgar" and "notes" with "annotations", emphasizing the offensive nature of the writing.
offensive remarks
Focuses on the unpleasant nature of the notes, using more direct language.
tasteless messages
Highlights the lack of good taste in the notes, softening the intensity compared to "crude".
rude comments
Emphasizes the impolite aspect of the notes, suitable for interpersonal contexts.
unsophisticated jottings
Replaces "crude" with "unsophisticated" and "notes" with "jottings", indicating a lack of refinement.
basic sketches
If the notes are drawings, this term emphasizes their simple, undeveloped nature.
rough drafts
If the notes are preliminary writings, this suggests they are unfinished and unpolished.
raw memos
Focuses on the unprocessed and unrefined quality of the written communications.
unrefined memoranda
A more formal way of saying "crude notes", implying a lack of polish.
poorly executed scribbles
Highlights the lack of skill or care in creating the notes, applicable to both writing and drawing.
FAQs
What does "crude notes" mean?
"Crude notes" generally refers to writings or drawings that are unsophisticated, unrefined, or even offensive in nature. The term "crude" suggests a lack of polish or skill.
What are some synonyms for "crude notes"?
Depending on the context, alternatives to "crude notes" could include "vulgar annotations", "offensive remarks", or "basic sketches".
How can I use "crude notes" in a sentence?
You might say, "The investigation revealed several instances of sexual harassment, including the presence of "crude notes" left at employees' workstations" or "The prisoners left a taunting note containing a "crude notes" caricature."
When is it appropriate to use the term "crude notes"?
Use "crude notes" when you want to emphasize the unrefined, unsophisticated, or potentially offensive nature of written or drawn content. If the intent is simply to describe something as preliminary, consider "rough notes" instead.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
3.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested