Definition of notationnext
as in note
a usually brief written reminder he had scribbled his notation so quickly I couldn't read it

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Recent Examples of notation Manufacturers typically list window sizes in a four-digit notation, such as 3030, which indicates a window is 3 feet, 0 inches wide by 3 feet, 0 inches high. Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 6 Mar. 2026 Young Ray learned to read braille, including for music notation, under the tutelage of his music teacher, Mrs. Lawrence. Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026 Each winner is designated amongst its field of fellow nominees in bold and with a WINNER notation next to it. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026 Some plaintiffs are also asking that all disciplinary notations from their academic files be removed. Mirna Alsharif Mirna Alsharif is a breaking news reporter for NBC News. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for notation
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Noun
  • The Kazakh government opened criminal investigations targeting the protesters after receiving a diplomatic note from the Chinese consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, Uluyol said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Wild pigs, as TPWD notes, are one of the top 100 worst exotic invasive species in the world.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • In his memo, Albritton stated senators will file identical versions of the bills during the special session.
    Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
  • In a memo to employees (read it below), Spiegel said the cuts, along with related efforts to become more efficient, will reduce annual costs by $500 million a year by the second half of 2026.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Notation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/notation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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