notation

Plural: notations

Noun

• A system of symbols used to represent numbers, quantities, or musical notes.
• a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
• a comment or instruction (usually added)
  • "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"
• the activity of representing something by a special system of marks or characters
• The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters.
• 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.
• A specific note or piece of information written in such a notation.

Examples

• Mastering the notation of bonus squares is crucial for high scores in Words With Friends.
• She made a notation in the margin of the book.

Synonyms

annotation, notational system, note

Related Words

notate, notational, notationally, notationless, notative, note, unnotatable, unnotated