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notation

no·ta·tion [ nō táysh'n ] (plural no·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. symbolic representation: a set of written symbols used to represent something such as the length and pitch of musical notes

2. use of notation: the process of using a system of notation

3. note: a note or annotation

4. noting: the act of making a note or writing something down

[Late16C. Directly or via French< Latin notation-< notat-, past participle of notare "to note"]
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