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notation

/nɒˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does notation mean?

noun

A system of symbols, signs, or conventions used to represent sounds, words, or ideas in a written or printed form. A set of rules or conventions for representing something in a particular way.

Example

"The musical notation used in the symphony was complex and required years of study to master."

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