Pronunciation: /noʊˈteɪʃən/
noun a system of symbols or signs used to represent numbers, quantities, music, or other abstract concepts
A1 In music notation, the symbols represent different pitches and durations.
A2 Students at this level are introduced to basic mathematical notation.
B1 Chemical formulas often use notation to represent the elements and their quantities.
B2 Scientists use complex notation to describe mathematical concepts in physics.
C1 Advanced students are expected to understand and use complex musical notation.
C2 The mathematical notation used in this research paper is highly specialized and may be difficult for some readers to understand.
formal In mathematical notation, the symbol 'x' typically represents an unknown variable.
informal I couldn't understand the notation used in the music sheet.
slang The notation on that contract is so confusing, I have no idea what it means.
figurative Her raised eyebrow was a clear notation of her disapproval.
notated
notations
more notational
most notational
notates
will notate
have notated
is notating
notation
notational
to notate
notating
notated