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notation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /noʊˈteɪʃən/ · UK /nəʊˈteɪʃən/

notation means: A set of signs or symbols used to write music, numbers, or other information.

noun

SYMBOL SYSTEMB2

A set of signs or symbols used to write music, numbers, or other information.

  • I cannot read musical notation.
  • The book uses standard mathematical notation.
  • Students learned to write very large numbers in scientific notation.

Similar words: symbol system

Common phrases: musical notation, scientific notation, standard notation

WRITTEN NOTEC1

A short written note that records or explains something.

  • She made a notation in the margin.
  • A brief notation explained why the meeting was cancelled.
  • The file contained several notations about his previous visits.

Similar words: note, annotation

Common phrases: make a notation, brief notation, notation in something

Questions about notation

What does notation mean?

A set of signs or symbols used to write music, numbers, or other information.

What is notation in other languages?

Türkçe: gösterim · Español: notación · Français: notation · Deutsch: Notation · Italiano: notazione · 日本語: 記法

How do you pronounce notation?

In American English /noʊˈteɪʃən/; in British English /nəʊˈteɪʃən/.

How do you use notation in a sentence?

I cannot read musical notation. The book uses standard mathematical notation.

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