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US/noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/nəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
a system of written signs or symbols used to show things such as music or numbers
In context
Musical notation lets a composer write down a song for others to play.
Mathematicians use a special notation to write very large numbers.
The chart uses a simple notation to show each team's results.
Words that go with notation
adjective + noun
- musical notationCan you read musical notation?
- mathematical notationMathematical notation can look confusing to beginners.
- standard notationThe report follows standard notation for chemical formulas.
- scientific notationThe number is written in scientific notation.
noun + preposition
- notation forThere is a special notation for chess moves.