noted with thanks
/ˈnoʊtɪd wɪð θæŋks/
CommonA three-word email reply that acknowledges receipt of information without committing to anything.
In South Asian and Southeast Asian corporate writing it is genuinely neutral and polite. In Western corporate contexts it can feel dismissive or cold, especially after a detailed message that deserved more engagement.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | sent my manager a three-paragraph update. got 'noted with thanks' back. ok. | A short reply to a long message that feels dismissive in context. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | when I want to end an email thread: noted with thanks. | Using the phrase deliberately to close a loop and stop the back-and-forth. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | received a two-page brief from the client. replied: 'noted with thanks, will revert shortly.' what does revert mean here. | The phrase pairs with 'revert' in certain regional corporate English where 'revert' means 'respond'. | reddit, 2022 |
| 04 | the only correct response to corporate drama you want no part of: noted with thanks. | Acknowledging without engaging is a way to stay out of conflict. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Acknowledging an email where no action or detailed reply is needed.
- Closing a thread politely without escalating or engaging further.
Do not use it when
- The sender put significant effort into their message and expects engagement.Use “Thank you, here are my thoughts...” instead.
- You are responding to someone senior and the brevity would read as dismissive.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Common in South Asian and Southeast Asian business English, where it is a standard polite acknowledgment. Spread into global corporate culture through distributed teams. In Western workplace humor, the brevity reads as cold.
- First seen
- 2000s
- Confidence
- medium
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