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notation

American  
[noh-tey-shuhn] / noʊˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. a system of graphic symbols for a specialized use, other than ordinary writing.

    musical notation.

  2. the process or method of noting or setting down by means of a special system of signs or symbols.

  3. the act of noting, marking, or setting down in writing.

  4. a note, jotting, or record; annotation.

    notations in the margin.
notation British  
/ nəʊˈteɪʃən /

noun

  1. any series of signs or symbols used to represent quantities or elements in a specialized system, such as music or mathematics

  2. the act or process of notating

    1. the act of noting down

    2. a note or record

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Other Word Forms

  • nonnotational adjective
  • notational adjective
  • renotation noun
  • subnotation noun
  • subnotational adjective
  • unnotational adjective

Etymology

Origin of notation

1560–70; < Latin notātiōn- (stem of notātiō ) a marking, equivalent to notāt ( us ) (past participle of notāre to note ) + -iōn- -ion

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