notation

• Nom désignant un système de symboles ou de signes utilisé pour représenter des nombres, des quantités, des notes de musique ou d'autres informations spécialisées, ainsi qu'une brève note écrite ou un commentaire.

A noun referring to a system of symbols or marks used to represent numbers, quantities, musical notes, or other specialized information, or a brief written note or comment.

1. B2formal

   A technical system of symbols used to represent special things, such as numbers, musical notes, or chemical elements.

   Système de symboles

   • Musical notation uses notes and rests to represent sounds.
   • Mathematical notation includes symbols like +, -, and √.
   • Chemical notation represents elements with letters like H for hydrogen.

   Synonymesalphabetcodescriptsymbolism

2. Comment or instructionB2formal

   A brief written remark or instruction, often added to a text or document.

   Annotation ou remarque écrite

   • The editor added a notation in the margin of the manuscript.
   • His notation on the report clarified the data.
   • She made a notation to remind herself of the deadline.

   Synonymesannotationcommentglossnoteobservationremarkscholium

3. Representation activityB2formal

   The activity of representing something by a special system of marks or characters.

   notation (représentation)

   • The notation of dance steps helps choreographers record routines.
   • Scientific notation simplifies writing very large or small numbers.
   • The notation of chess moves uses letters and numbers for each square.

   Synonymescodingrecordingrepresentationsymbolizationtranscription