notation

/noʊˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. A system of written symbols used to represent numbers, musical notes, or other information.
    • Musicians must learn to read musical notation to play from sheet music.
    • Chess players use a special notation to record each move in a game.
    • The math teacher explained how to use scientific notation for very large numbers.
  2. A brief written note or comment added to a text or document.
    • She made a notation in the margin of the book to remind herself of an important point.
    • The editor's notation suggested changing the title of the article.
    • I left a notation on the calendar about the meeting next Tuesday.
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