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notation

The correct spelling is notation.

How to pronounce notation

/noʊˈteɪʃən/
noun

IPA: /noʊˈteɪʃən/

Say it like: Not-ash-on

The correct spelling is notation. The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters. For example: "The notations used in the two books differed. (Using notation would be incorrect)."

Usage Examples

The notations used in the two books differed. (Using notation would be incorrect).

She made a notation in the margin of the book.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters.
  2. 2.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.
  3. 3.A specific note or piece of information written in such a notation.

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