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- [noh-tey-shuh n]
- /noʊˈteɪ ʃən/
- /nəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-tey-shuh n]
- /noʊˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of notation word
- noun notation a system of graphic symbols for a specialized use, other than ordinary writing: musical notation. 1
- noun notation the process or method of noting or setting down by means of a special system of signs or symbols. 1
- noun notation the act of noting, marking, or setting down in writing. 1
- noun notation a note, jotting, or record; annotation: notations in the margin. 1
- noun notation A series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts, or elements in something such as music or mathematics. 1
- noun notation use of symbols or marks 1
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Origin of notation
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin notātiōn- (stem of notātiō) a marking, equivalent to notāt(us) (past participle of notāre to note) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Notation
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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notation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
notation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for notation
noun notation
- representation — the act of representing.
- symbolization — the act or process of symbolizing.
- system — an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
- code — A code is a set of rules about how people should behave or about how something must be done.
- cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
Top questions with notation
- what is scientific notation?
- what is interval notation?
- how to do scientific notation?
- what is functional notation?
- what is function notation?
- how to multiply scientific notation?
- what is standard notation?
- what is expanded notation?
- how to divide scientific notation?
- how to write in scientific notation?
- what is exponential notation?
- how to add scientific notation?
- what is the purpose of scientific notation?
- what definition fits the term music notation?
- what is set notation?
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