In linguistics and semiotics, a notation is a system of graphics or symbols, characters and abbreviated expressions, used in artistic and scientific disciplines to represent technical facts and quantities by convention. Therefore, a notation is a collection of related symbols that are each given an arbitrary meaning, created to facilitate structured communication within a domain knowledge or field of study.
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- Written communication
- Biology and medicine
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Logic
- Management
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Typographical conventions
- Sports and games
- Music
- Dance and movement
- Science
- Other systems
- References
Standard notations refer to general agreements in the way things are written or denoted. The term is generally used in technical and scientific areas of study like mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, but can also be seen in areas like business, economics and music.
Written communication
Biology and medicine
Chemistry
2O or C
6H
12O
6
Computing
Logic
A variety of symbols are used to express logical ideas; see the List of logic symbols