notational system
- noun
- /noʊˈteɪʃənəl ˈsɪstəm/
- Specialized
:
sistema notacional
- The programming language employs a notational system that simplifies coding and improves readability for developers.
- musical notational system
Examples
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Musical notational systems were often developed to represent the music of specific instruments.
Academic text (1997) -
In addition, new digital notational systems are being used extensively in the music industry.
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Individuals have searched for notational systems that were easier to learn, read, and write.
Academic text (1997) -
Clearly, it is one of the most challenging skill areas that we teach because our notational system is so complex, but I suspect that the problem may be not with our instruction but with our assessment.
Academic text (1999) -
It is unclear whether they belong to a phonetic notational system or a mathematical one.
Academic text (1999) -
Students involved with other musical styles and instruments function very well without the need for learning standard notational systems, and these musical involvements often lead to advanced aural skill development.
Academic text (2011) -
One of these reasons is the language-independent nature of Arabic numerals; others include the ability of the notational system to carry relationships between facets, to express hierarchy, and also to take advantage of a mnemonic characteristic: specifically, that similar numbers are often about similar things.
Academic text (2013) -
An established music program that emphasizes an understanding of the sound/symbol notational system, the importance of acquiring discerning listening skills, and the significant social and historical role of music within cultures would also allow students to understand not only a social and musical historical framework for rap, but also its underlying rhythmic and melodic constructs.
Academic text (1998) -
Many scientific disciplines use a specific notational system to represent complex data clearly and efficiently.
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In mathematics, a consistent notational system helps students understand formulas and equations better.
Synonyms
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5.1
A system of signs used to show music or math
How Systematic
- Specialized
1
6.1
- Specialized
625
3.5
167
2.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is a straightforward composition of 'notational' (relating to written symbols/notation) and 'system' (a formalized set of rules or arrangements), so the meaning 'a system of notation or symbols' is directly derivable from the parts. This adjective + noun compositional pattern is common and cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.
Etymology
Notational system comes from a simple image: a set of marks or signs, like musical notes or math symbols, arranged together to give meaning. The part notation means the marks and system means an ordered set, so the phrase means 'a set of symbols used to show ideas, numbers, or other information'.