Notation: meaning, definitions and examples

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notation

 

[ หŒnษ™สŠหˆteษชสƒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A system of symbols or signs used in a particular field of study or activity.

Synonyms

nomenclature, representation, symbolism

Examples of usage

  • The notation used in music theory can be complex and difficult to understand.
  • In mathematical notation, variables are represented by letters or symbols.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

The act or process of noting or setting down in writing.

Synonyms

cataloging, transcription, writing

Examples of usage

  • Phonetic notation is essential in the study of different languages.
  • The notation of accents and stresses in a language can vary.
Context #3 | Noun

music

A system of graphic symbols for a musical composition.

Synonyms

musical symbols, score, sheet music

Examples of usage

  • The musical notation indicated to the performers how to interpret the piece.
  • Understanding the notation is crucial for playing the music accurately.

Translations

Translations of the word "notation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น notaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Notation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ notasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ notacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กจ่จ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท notation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ notaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท notasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘œ๊ธฐ๋ฒ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏูˆูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ notace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ notรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฆๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ notacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกknmรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพั‚ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ notasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ notaciรณn

Word origin

The word 'notation' originates from the Latin word 'notare', meaning 'to mark'. The use of notation has been essential in various fields such as mathematics, linguistics, and music for centuries, allowing for the communication and preservation of information through symbols and signs.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,039 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.