Meaning of the word notation in English

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notation

US /noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts, or elements in something such as music or mathematics

Example:
Musical notation helps musicians read and play songs.
Scientific notation is used to express very large or very small numbers.
2.

a note or annotation

Example:
He made a quick notation in the margin of the book.
The professor added a critical notation to the student's essay.
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