notation

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no⋅ta⋅tion

[noh-tey-shuh

–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.

Origin:
1560–70; < L notātiōn- (s. of notātiō) a marking, equiv. to notāt(us) (ptp. of notāre to note ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:

no⋅ta⋅tion⋅al, adjective

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no·ta·tion (nō-tā'shən)

1. A system of figures or symbols used in a specialized field to represent numbers, quantities, tones, or values: musical notation.
2. The act or process of using such a system.
A brief note; an annotation: marginal notations.

[Latin notātiō, notātiōn-, from notātus, past participle of notāre, to note, from nota, note; see note.]
no·ta'tion·al adj.

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