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   No·ta·tion

   /nōˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts, or elements in something such as music or mathematics: "algebraic notation" Similar system of symbolsalphabetsyllabaryscriptsymbolssignscodecipherhieroglyphics
   • 2. a note or annotation: "he noticed the notations in the margin" Similar annotationjottinginscriptioncommentfootnoteentryminuterecorditemmemoglossexplanationexplicationelucidationmarginaliaexegesisrare:scholium
   • 3. short for scale of notation (see scale

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin notatio(n-), from the verb notare, from nota ‘mark’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNOTATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   NOTATION meaning: 1. a system of written symbols used especially in mathematics or to represent musical notes: 2. a…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › notationNotation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Notation comes from the Latin word notationem, which means "a marking or an explanation," from the root nota, "mark." Definitions of notation. noun. a comment or instruction (usually added) “he added a short notation to the address on the envelope”. synonyms: annotation, note. see more.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › notationNotation - definition of notation by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a system of graphic symbols or signs for a specialized use: musical notation. 2. the process or method of writing down by means of such a system. 3. the act of noting or marking down in writing. 4. a short note; jotting; annotation.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOTATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · notation in American English. (noʊˈteɪʃən ) noun. 1. the use of a system of signs or symbols to represent words, phrases, numbers, quantities, etc. 2. any such system of signs or symbols, as in mathematics, chemistry, music, etc. 3. a brief note jotted down, as to remind one of something, explain something, etc.

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › notationnotation - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 27, 2024 · ( uncountable) The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters. ( uncountable) A system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › notationnotation | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   a system of written symbols used especially in mathematics or to represent musical notes. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. (Definition of notation from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionnotation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   notation. a system of signs or symbols used to represent information, especially in mathematics, science and music. Want to learn more? Definition of notation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.