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notation
noh-TAY-shuhn
Notation (noun) means a system of symbols used to represent information, especially in music, math, or science. Example: “Musicians read notation to know which notes to play.”
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A system of symbols used to represent information, especially in music, math, or science.
"Musicians read notation to know which notes to play."
"Scientific notation makes very large numbers easier to write."
How to use notation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA set of written symbols used to represent something precisely, like music or numbers.
Common pairings
musical notation
scientific notation
mathematical notation
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Etymology
From Latin notātiō, related to notō ("to mark, note").
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Rhymes for notation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “notation” mean?
The word “notation” means a system of symbols used to represent information, especially in music, math, or science. In plain terms, a set of written symbols used to represent something precisely, like music or numbers.
How do you pronounce “notation”?
“Notation” is pronounced noh-TAY-shuhn (/noʊˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “notation” in a sentence?
Here is “notation” used in a sentence: “Musicians read notation to know which notes to play.”
What part of speech is “notation”?
“Notation” is a noun.
Where does the word “notation” come from?
The word “notation” comes from Latin. From Latin notātiō, related to notō ("to mark, note").
Is “notation” a common word?
“Notation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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