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Notations

Verb / nəʊˈteɪʃʌnz / Another word for notations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Notations are symbols or marks used to represent something, especially in music or mathematics.

Synonyms & similar words

note notation notationalsystem annotation symbols marks signs characters emblems glyphs icons indicators insignias letters numerals pictograms sigils signatures stamps tokens figures diacritics

Example sentences

  1. The math teacher used different notations to explain the problem.
  2. The composer used musical notations to write the notes for the orchestra.
  3. The student had trouble reading the music notations.
  4. The scientist used specific notations to record her findings.
  5. The programmer used different notations to write the code for the software.

Quotes

  • Mathematics is written for mathematicians. Notations are their music, and proofs are their performances.
  • Music is the arithmetic of sounds as optics is the geometry of light, and mathematics is the notation of phenomena.
  • The whole art of notation consists in concealing the original data.

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