notational

Variant of notation

notation definition

no·ta·tion (nō tā′s̸hən)

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.
  4. the act of noting something in writing

Etymology: L notatio < notare, to note

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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