Notation Meaning in English
word
noʊˈteɪʃən
noh-TAY-shun
nəʊtˈeɪʃən
noh-TAY-shun
Definition
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in science, math, or music.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in technical or academic contexts. Typical collocations: 'musical notation', 'mathematical notation'. Not used for general note-taking; refers to standardized symbols.
Spanish: notaciónPortuguese (BR): notaçãoPortuguese (PT): notaçãoChinese (Simplified): 符号（表示法）Chinese (Traditional): 符號（表示法）Hindi: संकेतनArabic: ترميز - تدوينBengali: সংকেতলিপি - সংকেত চিহ্নাবলীRussian: нотация - система обозначенийJapanese: 記譜法 - 表記法Vietnamese: ký hiệu - hệ ký hiệuKorean: 표기법 - 기호 체계Turkish: gösterim - notasyonUrdu: رموزی نظام - اشاریہIndonesian: notasi - sistem notasi
Example Sentences
Musicians learn notation to read music sheets.
basic
In math, different notation makes problems easier to solve.
basic
Scientists use special notation for chemical formulas.
basic
The new math teacher explained the notation before starting the lesson.
natural
Once you know the notation, reading sheet music gets much easier.
natural
There’s a lot of confusing notation in advanced science books.
natural