notation
[ noh-tey-shuhn ]
/ noʊˈteɪ ʃən /
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noun
a system of graphic symbols for a specialized use, other than ordinary writing: musical notation.
the process or method of noting or setting down by means of a special system of signs or symbols.
the act of noting, marking, or setting down in writing.
a note, jotting, or record; annotation: notations in the margin.
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notation
/ (nəʊˈteɪʃən) /
noun
any series of signs or symbols used to represent quantities or elements in a specialized system, such as music or mathematics
the act or process of notating
- the act of noting down
- a note or record
Derived forms of notation
notational, adjectiveWord Origin for notation
C16: from Latin notātiō a marking, from notāre to note
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