notation
noʊˈteɪʃən
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Definition of notation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
marking processact of noting or marking down
  • The notation of key points helped her study for the exam..
annotation jotting
2.
mathematicsTECH.system of symbols for representing informationTECH.
  • Musical notation helps musicians read and play music.
annotation chirography inscription
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Expressions with notation

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system of numbers based on ten
In decimal notation, the number ten is written as 10.
system of writing music using symbols
She learned music notation to compose her own songs.
system of symbols showing how music should be played
Musical notation helps musicians play the right notes.
system of symbols and rules used in algebra
Algebraic notation simplifies the expression of complex equations..
notation using two characters usually 0 and 1
The data was encoded in binary notation.
formulas used to describe chemical reactions
Chemical notation shows the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

Origin of notation

Latin, notatio (a marking)

Terms with notation included in their meaning

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notation
book containing lyrics and music notes
notation
written or printed symbols representing musical sounds
music
sheet of music notation
notation
marked with an asterisk
score writing
music notation lines for musical notes
tabn.
music
form of musical notation for stringed instruments
sheet music
measures in music notation
point notation
fraction with a power of ten denominator

Examples of notation in a sentence

  • The notation of the meeting minutes was very detailed.
  • The mathematician explained the complex notation on the board.
  • Chemical notation is essential for writing formulas.

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  1. French:notation, système de notation, ...
  2. German:Notierung, Notation, ...
  3. Italian:notazione, ...
  4. Spanish:anotación, sistema de notación, ...
  5. Portuguese:anotação, ...
  6. Chinese:记录, 符号系统, ...
  7. Japanese:記録, 記譜法, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدْوِين, تَرْمِيز, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִישּׁוּם, נוֹטַצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:запись, нотация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:позначення, нотація, ...
  12. Hindi:टिप्पणी, प्रतीक पद्धति, ...
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