notation
UK/nәu'teiʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A system of written symbols used to represent specialized information.
符号体系，记号法，记谱法。
n.
A short written note or annotation.
注记，批注。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednot (mark) + -ation (act/system) = a system of marks. Notation is the organized set of symbols for writing down music, math, chemistry, or chess — marks agreed on so anyone can read them back.
Root not still carries 19 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.musical notation乐谱记号法
- 2.scientific notation科学记数法
- 3.standard notation标准记法
Example Sentences
- 1.
Musical notation lets players read a piece they've never heard.
- 2.
Scientists use standard notation for very large numbers.
- 3.
He made a quick notation in the margin.