Notation

Quick meaning: Notation is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters.

Meaning

(uncountable) The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A specific note or piece of information written in such a notation.
2. (uncountable, countable) A system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities.

Example Sentences

The notations used in the two books differed.

She made a notation in the margin of the book.

This section lists all algebraic notation used in this book.

There is no official notation in the game of Stratego. Several notations are available but rely on perfect information of the initial piece set-up of both players. We will use a chess-like notation for Stratego.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for notation

Depending on context, synonyms include note, annotation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include annotation, note, footnote, commentary, format, rubric.

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