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notation

no·ta·tion
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noh-tey-shuh n]
    • /noʊˈteɪ ʃən/
    • /nəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noh-tey-shuh n]
    • /noʊˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of notation word

  • noun notation a system of graphic symbols for a specialized use, other than ordinary writing: musical notation. 1
  • noun notation the process or method of noting or setting down by means of a special system of signs or symbols. 1
  • noun notation the act of noting, marking, or setting down in writing. 1
  • noun notation a note, jotting, or record; annotation: notations in the margin. 1
  • noun notation A series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts, or elements in something such as music or mathematics. 1
  • noun notation use of symbols or marks 1
See all 15 definitions of notation

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Origin of notation

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin notātiōn- (stem of notātiō) a marking, equivalent to notāt(us) (past participle of notāre to note) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Notation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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notation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for notation

noun notation

  • representation — the act of representing.
  • symbolization — the act or process of symbolizing.
  • system — an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
  • code — A code is a set of rules about how people should behave or about how something must be done.
  • cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
All 21 Synonyms of notation

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