notation
part of speech
noun (notation, notations)
meaning for a pupil
1) A system of signs or symbols used to write things down, especially in maths, music or science. tree →
2) A written note or mark: a notation in the margin. tree →
sense in the lessons
In maths lessons, notation includes symbols like +, ×, =, fractions, decimals and powers; «standard notation» or «scientific notation» are ways to write numbers. In music lessons, notation is how notes are written on the stave. In chess there is a notation for moves. Phrases: musical notation, scientific notation, maths notation, standard form.
examples
- Musical notation shows how long each note lasts. tree →
- In maths notation, «×» means multiply. tree →
- Scientific notation writes 3000 as 3 × 10³. tree →
- Learn the notation for fractions: 3/4 means three quarters. tree →
- Chess players use notation to record their moves. tree →
- The teacher made a notation in the margin of my book. tree →
- Roman numerals are an old notation for numbers. tree →
note
Mostly uncountable; countable for a particular system («different notations»). In maths problems, read the notation exactly: 2³ means 2 × 2 × 2 = 8, not 6. Related: note, notate.
Trees and pragmatics
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