notation

Definition

The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters.

Etymology

From Latin notātiō, equivalent to notate + -ion or note + -ation.

Example Sentences

• "This section lists all algebraic notation used in this book."
• "The notations used in the two books differed."
• "There is no official notation in the game of Stratego. Several notations are available but rely on perfect information of the initial piece set-up of both players. We will use a chess-like notation for Stratego."

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