notation
noun
no·ta·tion
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Definition of notation
1
: annotation, note
2a
: the act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters
b
: 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
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Other Words from notation
notational
\ nō-ˈtā-shnəl
, -shə-nᵊl \
adjective
, -shə-nᵊl \
adjective
Examples of notation in a Sentence
a mathematical notation for computer programming
he had scribbled his notation so quickly I couldn't read it
Recent Examples on the Web
Dizzy Dancer was declared a nonstarter in the chart and Seau was declared scratched with the notation: (gate). — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, "Racing! The fiasco at Ferndale," 30 Aug. 2019 The ruling is a sign of the changing landscape for marijuana, something the justices noted - somewhat playfully - by placing Dylan’s famous words in a notation at the very top of their order. — Jessica Anderson, baltimoresun.com, "Marijuana funk no longer probable cause to search people; Maryland appeals court cites Bob Dylan in ruling," 15 Aug. 2019 Researchers had found a grave near JB's containing a coffin with the notation NB 13 similarly tacked on the lid. — Author: Michael E. Ruane, Anchorage Daily News, "Remains of an American ‘vampire’ were found about 30 years ago. Now DNA is giving him new life.," 1 Aug. 2019 Researchers had found a grave near JB's containing a coffin with the notation NB 13 similarly tacked on the lid. — oregonlive.com, "A ‘vampire’s’ remains were found about 30 years ago. Now DNA is giving him new life.," 31 July 2019 Bach’s notations bear witness to a life of conservative Lutheran observance. — Michael Marissen, New York Times, "Bach Was Far More Religious Than You Might Think," 30 Mar. 2018 As is often the case in mathematics, planning ahead and good notation will make our analysis much easier. — Quanta Magazine, "Symmetry, Algebra and the Monster," 17 Aug. 2017 Publishers overcame their early resistance, however, and today — thanks to online stores like Musicnotes, digital subscription services and music-notation formats for tablets and phones — sheet-music sales are booming. — Steve Knopper, Billboard, "Sheet Happens: One of Music's Oldest Businesses Is Growing in the Digital Age," 3 June 2019 Keep a notation on your calendar when discount contracts expire. — Dallas News, "One year after its merger, AT&T keeps raising its fees, slowly but surely," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'notation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for notation
notation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of notation
technical
: a system of marks, signs, figures, or characters that is used to represent information
See the full definition for notation in the English Language Learners Dictionary
notation
noun
no·ta·tion
| \ nō-ˈtā-shən
\
\
Kids Definition of notation
1
: the act of noting
2
: note entry 2 sense 5
He made notations on a paper.
3
: a system of signs, marks, or figures used to give a certain kind of information
musical notation scientific notation
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