notation

[ noh-tey-shuhn ]
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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.

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

  2. a note, jotting, or record; annotation: notations in the margin.

Origin of notation

1
1560–70; <Latin notātiōn- (stem of notātiō) a marking, equivalent to notāt(us) (past participle of notāre to note) + -iōn--ion

Other words from notation

  • no·ta·tion·al, adjective
  • non·no·ta·tion·al, adjective
  • re·no·ta·tion, noun
  • sub·no·ta·tion, noun
  • sub·no·ta·tion·al, adjective
  • un·no·ta·tion·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for notation

notation

/ (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

    • the act of noting down

    • a note or record

Origin of notation

1
C16: from Latin notātiō a marking, from notāre to note

Derived forms of notation

  • notational, adjective

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