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/noʊˈteɪʃənz/ /nəˈteɪʃənz/

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

Examples :

"The musician used complex notations on the sheet music to indicate tempo changes and dynamics. "
system writing language math sign communication number computing technical science

Related Words

Illustration incorrect

incorrect adjective

/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/

Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

Illustration characters

characters noun

/ˈkæɹəktəz/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

Illustration mathematics

mathematics noun

/mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/

An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.

"Mathematics helps us understand the relationship between different shapes in our daily lives. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration technical

technical noun

/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/

A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.

"The farmer used his technical for transporting supplies to the fields. "

Illustration expressions

expressions noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"Her expressions of gratitude after receiving the gift made everyone feel happy. "

Illustration quantities

quantities noun

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

Illustration instance

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

Illustration musician

musician noun

/mjuˈzɪʃən/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"My older brother is a musician; he plays the guitar in a band. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration indicate

indicate verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

Illustration abbreviated

abbreviated verb

/əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/

To shorten by omitting parts or details.

"To save time, the teacher abbreviated the instructions for the project. "