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notation
(noʊteɪʃən)
Word forms: plural notations
variable noun
A system of notation is a set of written symbols that are used to represent something such as music or mathematics.
Musical notation was conceived for the C major scale.
...some other abstract notation system like a computer language.
More Synonyms of notation
notation in British English
(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
3.
a.
the act of noting down
b.
a note or record
Derived forms
notational (noˈtational) adjective
Word origin
C16: from Latin notātiō a marking, from notāre to notenotation in American English
(noʊˈteɪʃən)
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
Derived forms
notational (noˈtational) adjective
Word origin
L notatio < notare, to noteImage ofnotation
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Examples of 'notation' in a sentencenotation
1 (noun)
Definition
a set of such symbols
The dot in musical notation symbolizes an abrupt or staccato quality.
Synonyms
signs
system
characters
code
All employees are expected to observe our code of conduct.
symbols
script
2 (noun)
He was checking the readings and making notations on a clipboard.
Synonyms
note
record I made a note of his address.
noting
jotting
notating
Additional synonyms
in the sense of code
Definition
a set of principles or rules
All employees are expected to observe our code of conduct.
Synonyms
principles,
rules,
manners,
custom,
convention,
ethics,
maxim,
etiquette,
system,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)
Nearby words ofnotation
- notability
- notable
- notably
- notation
- notch
- notch something up
- note
Synonyms of 'notation'
notation
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