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Sticky note

Meaning in office & administration, with examples

nounCommon term

In office & administration, sticky note means: A small square of coloured paper with glue along one edge, so it can be stuck on surfaces and removed easily; used for short notes and reminders.

In Turkish: yapışkanlı not kağıdı, post-it

How it is used

Often called by the brand name Post-it (note). People leave sticky notes on desks, screens and documents: "I've left a sticky note on your monitor." Many computers also have digital sticky notes.

Example sentences

  1. I've put a sticky note on each page that needs a signature.

  2. Can you add sticky notes to the stationery order? We've run out.

Common collocations

  • leave a sticky note
  • pad of sticky notes
  • Post-it note
  • sticky note on the screen
  • stationeryPaper, envelopes, pens, staples, folders and other writing materials used in an office; also paper printed with a company's name and logo.
  • office suppliesEveryday items an office needs to work, such as paper, pens, toner, folders, staples and sometimes kitchen items like coffee and tea.
  • reminderA message or alert that helps someone remember something they need to do, such as attend a meeting, pay an invoice or meet a deadline.
  • staplerA small tool that joins sheets of paper together by pushing a thin piece of bent metal, called a staple, through them.

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