duly noted

/ˌduːli ˈnoʊtɪd/
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A formal acknowledgement that something has been properly noticed, recorded, or taken into consideration.

Examples

  • Your concerns have been duly noted and will be included in the report.
  • Duly noted,” he said, making it clear that the advice had not changed his mind.
  • Her warning was duly noted, but the team chose a different route.
  • The objections were duly noted, although the proposal still passed.
  • Duly noted, the coordinator replied before updating the agenda.

Similar words

acknowledged
received and recorded
understood
recorded
taken into account

Meanings

Usage

Use duly noted for formal acknowledgement in business, official, or written contexts. In warmer everyday replies, noted, thanks, or got it usually sounds less stiff.

Common mistakes

Dully noted and duely noted are spelling errors, and the phrase can sound sarcastic when a warmer acknowledgement is expected.

Etymology

A transparent phrase from duly, meaning properly or in the correct manner, and noted, the past participle of note in the sense of recording or observing something. Duly is from Middle English duweliche, built on due plus -ly.

FAQ

What does duly noted mean?

Duly noted means that information has been properly acknowledged, recorded, or taken into account.

Is duly noted rude?

Duly noted is not rude by itself, but it can sound cold, bureaucratic, or sarcastic when the situation calls for a warmer reply.

Is dully noted correct?

No. The correct phrase is duly noted. Dully noted uses the wrong word.

Can duly noted be sarcastic?

Yes. A dry or dismissive tone can make duly noted mean that the point was heard but will not change anything.

What is a simpler alternative to duly noted?

Noted, understood, thanks, or got it can be simpler alternatives, depending on the tone needed.

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