noun
notation
noh-TAY-shuhn
noun
1
A system of symbols used to represent information, especially in music, math, or science.
"Musicians read notation to know which notes to play."
"Scientific notation makes very large numbers easier to write."
How to Use Notation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA set of written symbols used to represent something precisely, like music or numbers.
Common pairings
musical notation
scientific notation
mathematical notation
Word Forms
notations plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “notation”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Musicians read _____ to know which notes to play.
Etymology
From Latin notātiō, related to notō ("to mark, note").