Notation definition
A brief note jotted down, as to remind one of something, explain something, etc.
noun
The definition of a notation is a system of using symbols or signs as a form of communication, or a short written note.
An example of a notation is a chemist using AuBr for gold bromide.
An example of a notation is a short list of things to do.
noun
A system of figures or symbols used in a specialized field to represent numbers, quantities, tones, or values.
Musical notation.
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How a system of numbers, phrases, words or quantities is written or expressed. Positional notation is the location and value of digits in a numbering system, such as the decimal or binary system.
A brief note; an annotation.
Marginal notations.
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The act or process of using such a system.
noun
The act of noting something in writing.
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The use of a system of signs or symbols to represent words, phrases, numbers, quantities, etc.
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Any such system, as in mathematics, chemistry, music, etc.
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The use of signs or symbols to represent numbers, words, phrases, or even complete concepts in fields such as language, mathematics, chemistry, and music. See also binary notation and hexadecimal notation.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
notation
Plural:
notationsOrigin of notation
- Latin notātiō notātiōn- from notātus past participle of notāre to note from nota note note
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition